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Lloyd Doggett: “I do, however, vigorously oppose efforts to use terms such as 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' as an excuse to eliminate…”

On the recordApril 4, 2011
I do, however, vigorously oppose efforts to use terms such as 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' as an excuse to eliminate help to people that need it most.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett opposes using efficiency as a reason to cut essential aid programs.

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