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On the recordOctober 9, 2013
We need a comprehensive bill that funds the entire government so that we are not again just sort of constantly seeing something else pop up that is not provided for.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney emphasizes the need for a comprehensive funding bill to avoid ongoing issues.

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