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Douglas Alexander: “As I recall, Senator McCain offered one amendment which almost all of us voted for, which was very targeted and cost…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2009
As I recall, Senator McCain offered one amendment which almost all of us voted for, which was very targeted and cost about $400 billion, but he also offered another amendment which would have guaranteed that whatever was passed actually be temporary.
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing amendments proposed by Senator McCain during a Senate debate.

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