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On the recordOctober 11, 1949
Prudent expenditure policy would indicate that the amount of funds to be expended should be subject to continuous budgetary and legislative appraisal.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Providing for Federal Aid to State Fish Restoration and Management Projects.

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