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Andrea Joy Campbell: “I have never voted for a pay increase in the U.S. Senate. ... From my perspective, Mr. President, this bill is extremely…”

On the recordOctober 1, 1997
I have never voted for a pay increase in the U.S. Senate. ... From my perspective, Mr. President, this bill is extremely important. Today is the date that funding runs out.
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Andrea Joy Campbell
Massachusetts

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Discussing the importance of a funding bill and addressing concerns over a pay increase.

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