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On the recordMarch 1, 2023
I do look forward to working with you and Senator Van Hollen and Senator Kaine are also here and have been very interested and helpful in trying to figure out we reform the Budget Committee process to more clearly address the concerns that you have at the moment.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Expressing willingness to collaborate on budget reform.

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