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Patrick Leahy: “Congress is withholding about $100 million in aid intended to help battle Mexico's drug cartel.”

On the recordAugust 4, 2009
Congress is withholding about $100 million in aid intended to help battle Mexico's drug cartel.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Senator Patrick Leahy announces Congress's decision to withhold aid related to drug cartel issues in Mexico.

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