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On the recordMarch 21, 2023
We are paying for all, the Federal Government is paying to reimburse those who were led to believe this is safe and secure and it is cheaper.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
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Critiques the reimbursement process for insecure equipment.

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