I told them about the President's budget proposal, and they did not appreciate that. ... they are being asked to sacrifice yet again in the form of a $28 billion cut in benefits and in health care.
Janice Schakowsky: “I told them about the President's budget proposal, and they did not appreciate that. ... they are being asked to…”
On the recordApril 1, 2003
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Addressing veterans' concerns about budget cuts to their benefits during a floor speech.
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