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Paul Coverdell: “It is also a fine line that does not in any way suggest we are making an appropriation. I accept the fact that you might…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2000
It is also a fine line that does not in any way suggest we are making an appropriation. I accept the fact that you might argue, as Senator Wellstone did earlier, that it is money that wasn't sent to Washington and you prefer it be sent here so we can be involved with the distribution of it.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of federal funding distribution.

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