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Mary Peltola: “The deadline that we're looking at right now is November 17.”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola sits down for her first interview upon return to Capitol Hill

Published October 18, 2023 | Video Starts at 01:49

But even to move forward on a continuing resolution, there is a lot of concern that we just have 30 days to move at this point. It's October 18. The deadline that we're looking at right now is November 17. and time is of the essence. Before we continue on with the work that you have to do, I just want to ask, just because we've gotten some questions here. (01:49–01:53)

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