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John Cornyn: “Many cities and many states have a surplus of funds that…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Discussing the issues with Texas Senator John Cornyn

Published | Video Starts at 10:33

Because of the fact that we didn't know how long the pandemic would last. We didn't know how much was enough. We just were continuing to try to meet the need. Many cities and many states have a surplus of funds that were designated for Covid that they don't actually need anymore for that purpose. but they're limited by the legislation from the uses to which it can be put. (10:33–10:43)

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Asserts that many cities and states have surplus COVID-designated funds that are no longer needed for that purpose.

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