Susan Collins: “Some of these programs, while they're worthy of an increase in…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2009

Some of these programs, while they're worthy of an increase in funding, simply do not belong in an economic stimulus bill.

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Senator Collins explains her opposition to certain education funding in the stimulus bill.

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Susan Collins: “Some of these programs, while they're worthy of an increase in funding, simply do not belong in an economic stimulus…”