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Joe Manchin: “This budget is going to eliminate the investments and hands-on efforts that help families succeed. This is not a…”

On the recordJune 6, 2017
This budget is going to eliminate the investments and hands-on efforts that help families succeed. This is not a foundation for greatness. Frankly, this budget is a travesty.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin criticizes the budget for undermining support for families.

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