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JOHN LINDER: “This is a clean continuing resolution that will ensure that the United States Government remains open through February 7…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2003
This is a clean continuing resolution that will ensure that the United States Government remains open through February 7 and that all Americans who are expecting any kind of Federal benefit, a Social Security check, Medicare payments, or veterans benefits will continue to do so without interruption.
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JOHN LINDER
Georgia

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Discussing a closed rule for a continuing resolution to fund the government.

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