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Robert C. Byrd: the American people are entitled to have that light because they are footing the bill.

On the recordMarch 1, 2004
the American people are entitled to have that light because they are footing the bill.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.gov
Mar 1, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Byrd insists on transparency for taxpayers regarding budget issues.

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