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Tom Harkin: Senator Gorton and I are pleased to have our concern for the Byrne program reflected in this budget. Chairman Sasser has…

On the recordMay 11, 1994
Senator Gorton and I are pleased to have our concern for the Byrne program reflected in this budget. Chairman Sasser has done a great service to local law enforcement efforts by making sure the conference report fully funding this program that is vital to fighting crime and drugs throughout America. I also want to thank the chairman for working so hard to assure the funding for this program.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Expressing support for the Byrne program funding during budget discussions.

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