How Do Elections Impact Appropriations? - Roll Call

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How Do Elections Impact Appropriations?

By Kellie Mejdrich

Posted April 20, 2018 at 9:00pm

By Kellie Mejdrich and Bian Elkhatib

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The 2018 midterms are getting closer. CQ reporter Kellie Mejdrich breaks down how elections impact spending bills.

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