On the recordMarch 1, 2011
What I don't appreciate is asking for this unbelievable amount of money at a time when the American families are hurting so much.
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congress.govSteve Southerland: “What I don't appreciate is asking for this unbelievable amount of money at a time when the American families are hurting…”
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Southerland criticizes budget requests amid economic hardship for families.
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