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Robert Byrd: I am disturbed, Madam Secretary, by the proposed cut in funding for our firefighters.

On the recordMay 12, 2009
I am disturbed, Madam Secretary, by the proposed cut in funding for our firefighters.
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Robert Byrd

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Byrd expresses concern over budget cuts affecting firefighter funding.

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