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William C. Baker: “Did you vote for the $17 billion rescission package and would you vote today to cut $213 billion from this budget which…”

On the recordApril 4, 1995
Did you vote for the $17 billion rescission package and would you vote today to cut $213 billion from this budget which is this year's deficit?
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William C. Baker
California

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Questioning budget cuts during a discussion on fiscal policy.

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