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Patty Murray: “I believe we can't afford to lose good people who want to serve, but get out because their spouse can't find work.”

On the recordApril 23, 2018
I believe we can't afford to lose good people who want to serve, but get out because their spouse can't find work.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the importance of employment for military spouses to retain service members.

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