06/14/1999
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"It takes no energy at all."
"This legislation assists the District during its period of fiscal crisis in a very practical and important way without imposing any additional cost on the American taxpayer."
"That moment of optimism gave way to 5 weeks of silence."
"I am pleased that this bill cuts nearly $16 billion in spending while protecting our key investments in education and training, the environment, and other priorities."