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Cord Byrd: “Adoption of this joint resolution will ensure that we answer some of our Nation's most pressing needs and avoid a…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2007
Adoption of this joint resolution will ensure that we answer some of our Nation's most pressing needs and avoid a totally unnecessary Government shutdown. The last time each of the appropriations bills was signed into law by October 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, was 1994. I was the chairman of the Appropriations Committee that year. I am committed to working with my friend and colleague, Senator Thad Cochran, to bring 12 individual, bipartisan, and fiscally disciplined fiscal year 2008 appropriations bills to the floor this year. I urge swift adoption of the resolution. I thank all Senators. I yield the floor.
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Cord Byrd
Florida
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Discussing the importance of adopting a joint resolution for appropriations to avoid a government shutdown.

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