On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
My point being that a large chunk, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Murkowski, of the money that goes to fund this entire budget comes from Senator Cochran's shore and my shore.
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congress.govMy point being that a large chunk, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Murkowski, of the money that goes to fund this entire budget comes from Senator Cochran's shore and my shore.
Landrieu highlights the contribution of Gulf states to the federal budget.
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