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On the recordFebruary 9, 1994
I completely respect the dedication of the Senator from Nebraska to reach a balanced budget at the earliest possible moment. I share that desire, and I have my own ways of how to get there. The Senator at the same time says he does not want to slow down the supplemental, for which I am indeed grateful. As I understand the Senator's proposal--and if you could clarify it for me--is it $94 billion overall in rescissions? And how much in tax increases?
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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The speaker is discussing budget proposals and the need for clarification on rescissions and tax increases.

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