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Jim McGovern: “Republicans want to hand tens of billions of dollars to…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 02:57

That is the pattern. When Trump says jump, they ask how high? But when the American people ask for affordability, this place grinds to a halt. This is about priorities, Mr. Speaker. Republicans want to hand tens of billions of dollars to lawless agencies that already have tens of billions of dollars. but they cannot find the same urgency for. For a mom trying to afford groceries or for a senior rationing medication, or for the family trying to keep a roof over their heads. (02:57–03:05)

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Asserts that Republicans are prioritizing additional funding for agencies with substantial existing funds.

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