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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman as Russian ambassador

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In President Trump's proposed budget, the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lose $6 billion and would cut housing and meal assistance. The State Department's budget could be cut by 37 percent. Former Ambassador to China and Utah Gov. Jon Huntstman, a notable Trump critic during the campaign, has been tapped by the president as the new ambassador to Russia.

Aired: 03/09/17
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