Name: Mick Mulvaney confirms Ukraine aid tied to Democrat election probe
Uploaded: 10/18/2019 5:19:46 AM
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Description: Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said withholding funding was "absolutely appropriate. (AP)

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