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On the recordJune 12, 2017
This budget would devastate rural communities with the elimination of vital programs that support rural economic opportunity and security across the country.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy criticizes the budget's impact on rural communities and essential programs.

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