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David McKinley: “I will bet that half the constituents in West Virginia don't have jobs. They are turning to that for solace.”

On the recordOctober 24, 2017
I will bet that half the constituents in West Virginia don't have jobs. They are turning to that for solace.
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David McKinley
Republican · West Virginia

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Discussing the impact of addiction on employment in West Virginia.

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