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Senator San Augustin talks Gov. Guam Budget, with Kate

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on August 10, 2020

Senator of the 35th Guam Legislature, Joe S. San Augustin speaks to Kate Baltazar Dodge about the budget for the government of Guam amidst Adelup’s request for $6million.

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