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On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
So this memorandum that was sent should have distinguished between mandatory and discretionary spending when it talks about CBO's policy.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Senator Kyl emphasizes the need to differentiate spending types in budget discussions.

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