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Don Beyer: “I represent the seventh wealthiest district in the country. When I was visiting my bank two weeks ago I talked to…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
I represent the seventh wealthiest district in the country. When I was visiting my bank two weeks ago I talked to the--the bank manager brought me into his office, and I said, 'How are you doing?' And he said, 'I am exhausted.'
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Don Beyer shares a story highlighting the struggles of working-class individuals despite living in a wealthy district.

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