On the recordNovember 12, 1972
As ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee, he was a strong voice for fiscal responsibility, repeatedly taking his stand against excessive Government spending.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAs ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee, he was a strong voice for fiscal responsibility, repeatedly taking his stand against excessive Government spending.
Statement on the Death of Representative Frank T. Bow of Ohio
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