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Pete Domenici: we add $23 billion to education in this budget. I don't think we need a reserve fund. This amendment violates the Budget…

On the recordApril 7, 2000
we add $23 billion to education in this budget. I don't think we need a reserve fund. This amendment violates the Budget Act because it is not germane to the budget. Therefore, I make a point of order in that regard.
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Pete Domenici

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Discussing budget amendments and education funding during a floor debate.

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