On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
Why was supplemental funding for these important items not included in the request sent by the President to Congress on March 27?
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Robert C. Byrd
Why was supplemental funding for these important items not included in the request sent by the President to Congress on March 27?
Questioning the lack of funding for military equipment in the President's request.
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