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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
In a climate of tighter budgets and limited resources, it is essential that we find smarter ways to spend our dollars without sacrificing assistance to those in need.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Capito emphasizes the need for budget efficiency in housing assistance.

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