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John Danforth: “This year, 1994, the appropriation for all these programs combined is $526 million. The President has requested for all…”

On the recordMarch 10, 1994
This year, 1994, the appropriation for all these programs combined is $526 million. The President has requested for all of these programs $964 million. This is an authorization for 1995 for $1.370 billion.
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John Danforth
Missouri

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Discussing budget appropriations and authorizations for various programs.

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