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On the recordMarch 29, 2011
I am pleased with the overall approach taken by President Obama. In his budget proposal for FY 2012 and beyond the President makes the case for selectively cutting spending while increasing resources in areas like education and clean-energy initiatives that hold the potential for long-term payoffs in economic growth.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

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He supports Obama's budget strategy focusing on selective cuts and investments in growth areas.

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