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John Fleming: “Are we really being penny wise and pound foolish by spending so much money on things that have a very vague and maybe…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
Are we really being penny wise and pound foolish by spending so much money on things that have a very vague and maybe long term aspect?
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John Fleming
Republican · Louisiana

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John Fleming questions the allocation of funds towards uncertain long-term projects over immediate needs.

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