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John McCain: “The omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012 included a slush fund totaling $507 million for the Corps to spend…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
The omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012 included a slush fund totaling $507 million for the Corps to spend on various construction, maintenance, and other projects that were not included in the President's budget.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain critiques the appropriations bill for including unrequested funds for the Corps.

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