On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
Well, the economy has changed, and this bill hasn't been reauthorized since 1996, and there's a new fiscal reality I think in the United States because we spent our money on other things; OK?
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Mikulski discusses the outdated status of child care legislation and changing economic conditions.
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