A Conversation With DNC Chair Tom Perez

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Drew Daudelin

DNC Chair Tom Perez served as United States Secretary of Labor from 2013 to 2017. (Photo Courtesy Indiana Democrats)

The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that Indiana is one of 11 new states getting money through a competitive grant program.

DNC Chair Tom Perez says it will fund grassroots efforts across the state – a response to what he saw as the party’s failed hands-off approach in past elections. WFYI’s Drew Daudelin sat down with Perez to talk about what Democrats hope to achieve.

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