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Jim Costa: “Thank you very much, Mr. Starr. Unfortunately, I can't give you the same bonus points I gave Superintendent Reynolds.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
Thank you very much, Mr. Starr. Unfortunately, I can't give you the same bonus points I gave Superintendent Reynolds.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Costa acknowledges Starr's testimony but notes it exceeded the allotted time.

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