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On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
To my knowledge, the American taxpayer spends about $277 million per year between the Fiscal Year 2009 and 2015 to support these programs.
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Scott Perry
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Perry discusses U.S. financial support for Palestinian programs and its implications.

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