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Nov 2024
39m 54s

Where's The Pork? Outrageous Government ...

Dr. Phil McGraw
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From cats running on treadmills to monkey's gambling, these are just some of the shocking ways the government is wasting YOUR money. Dr. Phil takes a hard-hitting look at the outrageous and often ludicrous spending of your tax dollars by our government. With national debt exceeding $34 trillion, the government's spending habits seem more reckless than ever, ... Show More
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