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Susan Collins: “Of course, when you apply even one-half percent against $800 billion, it is still troubling.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Of course, when you apply even one-half percent against $800 billion, it is still troubling.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses concern about the financial implications of a small percentage on a large budget.

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