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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Appropriation bills are oftentimes a lot of numbers, but behind each of these numbers are individuals and people that we all care deeply about.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

Editor's note · Context

Plaskett emphasizes the human impact of budget decisions.

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