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On the recordNovember 29, 2011
If we're going to cut the appropriation for child care for those who are of limited means, then that can be done by simple majority.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin points out that cutting child care for the poor requires only a majority vote.

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