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Chris Van Hollen: I thought we were back to reality today instead of in the land of make-believe. Mr. Mulvaney offered an amendment…

On the recordMarch 29, 2012
I thought we were back to reality today instead of in the land of make-believe. Mr. Mulvaney offered an amendment yesterday that was not the President's budget. We debated that last night. I don't know why we're continuing that charade. {time} 1400 I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating).
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Mar 29, 2012

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