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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
If it means that we're going to be robbing from Peter to pay Paul, or robbing from Jeff to pay Lisa, for programs within our States, I think we need to understand that as well.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski questions potential budget reallocations affecting state programs.

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