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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRep. Al Green (D-TX) on C-Span right now
Introducing legislation to create a cabinet-level authority called the Department of Reconciliation to combat racism.
Funding of no less than 10% of the Defense Department budget.
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Rep. Al Green (D-TX) on C-Span right now (Original Post)
superpatriotman
Jun 2020
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Shell_Seas
(3,333 posts)1. 10%??
I definitely think the Department of Defense budget is way over bloated, but cutting 90%.... I think that's a little excessive.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)2. Equivalent to 10% of DoD budget?
Thats how I read it.
Shell_Seas
(3,333 posts)3. Oh, OK
Shell_Seas
(3,333 posts)4. Lots of racists calling in....
handmade34
(22,756 posts)5. way overdue
we absolutely need reparations and reconciliation