On the recordJanuary 16, 2017
If you are confirmed, I want to know if you believe it's appropriate for you and your family to continue to use its wealth to pressure State, local, and Federal candidates to support your agenda.
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Murray questions DeVos about using wealth to influence political candidates.
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