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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.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJuly 31, 2018
I just believe our Blue Water veterans who are in need of service, we should not even be here talking about this.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
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Manchin expresses frustration over the need for legislative action for veterans.

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