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Don Beyer: “As a Member of Congress, I'm always struggling for what is it that we can do, what are our direct pieces.”

On the recordJune 3, 2019
As a Member of Congress, I'm always struggling for what is it that we can do, what are our direct pieces.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Beyer discusses the challenges Congress faces in addressing environmental issues.

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