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On the recordJune 6, 2017
Does that meet the test of strengthening the ladder of opportunity? Just yes or no.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions Vought about the impact of budget cuts on low-income families.

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