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John Joseph Moakley: “Actually, I think the gentleman from Ohio is disturbed with the budget act. I think we should amend the budget act. But…”

On the recordMay 19, 1998
Actually, I think the gentleman from Ohio is disturbed with the budget act. I think we should amend the budget act. But do not try to straighten out the budget act with this amendment.
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John Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts

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Discussing concerns about the budget act during a House floor debate.

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