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Beto O'Rourke: “Pay whatever it costs to get the appropriate person.”

On the recordMarch 15, 2016
Pay whatever it costs to get the appropriate person.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke advocates for high pay to attract mental health professionals for veterans.

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