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Vice Speaker Nelson talks about Bill to Provide Relief to Frontline Workers

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on May 19, 2020

Vice Speaker of the 35th Guam Legislature, Telena Nelson speaks to Patti about her bill offering relief funds to front-liners.

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Vice Speaker Nelson talks about Bill to Provide Relief to Frontline Workers

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