On the recordSeptember 29, 1999
It is my understanding, because of bipartisan action last year--an agreement between Republicans and Democrats that this was a good goal--we appropriated $1 billion or slightly more----
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Discussing bipartisan funding efforts during a Senate floor debate.
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