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SANDY ADAMS: At a time when the American people are having to tighten their belts, at a time when our economy is such that people are…

On the recordMarch 10, 2011
At a time when the American people are having to tighten their belts, at a time when our economy is such that people are looking every day for jobs, and we need jobs, we need our economy to improve, do you think it is wise to come and say we want to get $13 million for a stretch goal?
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SANDY ADAMS
Florida

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Questioning the wisdom of requesting funds for ambitious goals during economic hardship.

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