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Joe Manchin: I don't think that should be a political football. That's just common sense in West Virginia.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I don't think that should be a political football. That's just common sense in West Virginia.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin emphasizes the need for practical solutions over political games regarding military funding.

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