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Charles Norwood: “In 1997, we spent $325.7 million, and if our amendment passes, in 1998 we will spend $325.7 million. I would just like…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 1997
In 1997, we spent $325.7 million, and if our amendment passes, in 1998 we will spend $325.7 million. I would just like to point out that is not a cut of anything, that is just not giving them a raise.
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Charles Norwood
Georgia

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Responding to a colleague about budget allocations during a debate.

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