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On the recordApril 22, 2009
It's my understanding that section 505 of the omnibus clearly prohibits funding for new activities. Did Congress approve what you're doing, here, for the redirection of the funds?
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby questions the legality of redirecting funds without Congressional approval.

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