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John Garamendi: “That is the first time I have ever heard that expenditure by the House of Representatives is not taxpayer money, but I…”

On the recordMay 18, 2016
That is the first time I have ever heard that expenditure by the House of Representatives is not taxpayer money, but I guess some people can claim that. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes).
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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May 18, 2016

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