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Jane Harman: “My point is that almost $1 billion in spending cuts and unused spending will not go to deficit reduction because the…”

On the recordJuly 12, 1995
My point is that almost $1 billion in spending cuts and unused spending will not go to deficit reduction because the deficit lockbox, which was supported on this floor earlier this spring by 418 Members and only opposed by 5, cannot be offered as an amendment to this appropriations bill. It is precluded under this rule as it was precluded in the rules for the three previous appropriations bills. On that basis, without reference to the word hypocrisy but with reference to the word candor to the American people, I would urge a defeat of the previous question.
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Jane Harman
California
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Discussing the implications of spending cuts and the deficit lockbox during a House floor debate.

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