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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordMay 26, 2021
I think that tying hands on discretionary money may not be the best use for addressing our needs on the ground.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota
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Senator Rounds discusses the limitations of discretionary funding for community needs.

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