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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I think it not only is disruptive, but it's going to end up costing us more money in the long run.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins argues that a continuing resolution (CR) disrupts funding and increases costs.

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