08/03/2009
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"The new administration recognizes that firefighting costs are likely to exceed the 10-year fire suppression average and has submitted a budget that reflects that reality."
"It is my hope that these funds will help prevent the service from borrowing from other programs to pay for firefighting needs this year."
"I think this budget is a good first step toward meeting the needs of our national forests."
"We may just change that, Senator, and increase it."