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U.S. Reps. Respond to Crisis in the Middle East

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

January 10, 2020

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With tensions between the U.S. and Iran on the rise, Wisconsin Congressmen address their views on the matter. Speaking from both sides of the aisle Wisconsin U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan (D) and Mike Gallagher (R ) discuss their concerns and the next steps for Congress.

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