Patricia Schroeder: “I think it pointed out that Governor Wilson of California took all the…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 1995

I think it pointed out that Governor Wilson of California took all the disaster relief last year without putting up the State's 10 percent that it was supposed to, it is a deadbeat on that, and that they also were giving back taxes at the State level. I just thought maybe, since the gentleman is on this side of the aisle, maybe that is one thing he and I could agree on, that the State of California certainly should pay its old debts before it comes back here with its tin cup for the next time around.

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Patricia Schroeder

Colorado

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Discussing California's disaster relief funding and state financial responsibilities.

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