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John Kline: “Don't punish the good actors. Don't punish the good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
Don't punish the good actors. Don't punish the good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
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John Kline
Republican · Minnesota

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Kline emphasizes the importance of not penalizing effective budget management.

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