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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “They were the ones responsible for putting us in this situation where we have to adopt a continuing resolution that is…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2007
They were the ones responsible for putting us in this situation where we have to adopt a continuing resolution that is essentially continuation funding that in order to put a finger in the dike and make sure that things don't get any worse and that we can begin the process for the 2008 budget and getting our fiscal house in order. It was them that only were able to pass two out of all of the spending bills that were in their hopper. It was them that left us this mess.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Addressing budget issues and the need for a continuing resolution during a House floor debate.

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