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On the recordAugust 10, 2021
3.5 is not just a number that was pulled out randomly, it is actually what we need, if we are going to deliver on these priorities.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal argues that the $3.5 trillion figure is necessary to meet the priorities outlined in the budget package.

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