On the recordMarch 27, 2003
The extraordinary feature in the President's request is the extent to which funds are requested for unspecified purposes.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govThe extraordinary feature in the President's request is the extent to which funds are requested for unspecified purposes.
Byrd criticizes the lack of congressional oversight in the President's funding request.
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