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David Walker: This bill was an 8.3 percent increase over last year, a 10 percent increase for the Congress. That can hardly be…

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
This bill was an 8.3 percent increase over last year, a 10 percent increase for the Congress. That can hardly be described as being fiscally responsible.
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David Walker
Kentucky

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David Walker critiques the budget bill's spending increases.

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