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Ilhan Omar: “The University of Minnesota, which does incredible research…”

Featuring: Ilhan Omar, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, District 5

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Ilhan Omar Discusses Refugee Policy, Immigration Criticism, and Potential Senate Run

Published | Video Starts at 04:05

Tell us about your concerns. Yeah, I mean, it's really alarming what we're hearing. You know, The University of Minnesota, which does incredible research, might be impacted to the tune of $130 million. That is going to have a huge impact on what our state is able to do. We know that with US Aid, Minnesota farmers and Minnesota's economy might be impacted to the tune of $70 million in the commodities that we would sell. (04:05–04:14)

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Asserts that the University of Minnesota might lose $130 million due to budget cuts.

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