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On the recordApril 15, 2008
I think it speaks for itself, with open checkbook for Iraq, open checkbook for them, but we can't find a few dollars here to protect the public from what could be a threat to pregnant women and children.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Senator Boxer criticizes budget cuts affecting public health programs.

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