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Becca Balint: Budgets--when you're in government, budgets are a statement of your values.

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
Budgets--when you're in government, budgets are a statement of your values.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Balint emphasizes that government spending reflects societal values, particularly regarding hate speech.

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