Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During

Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Published 30 Jul 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, a member of the finance committee, about negotiating the next stimulus package, and the administration's use of federal agents.

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Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic

Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic

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