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Robert C. Byrd: The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.

On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
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Robert C. Byrd
Source
congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the lack of funding for veterans' healthcare in the budget.

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