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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordApril 10, 2018
When Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty in 1964, Appalachia was isolated from much of the country.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
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Manchin discusses the historical context of the Appalachian Development Highway System.

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