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Roger Wicker: Finally, let me ask the gentleman, Mr. Chairman, with regard to this appropriation in this bill, which I agree is…

On the recordJune 13, 2000
Finally, let me ask the gentleman, Mr. Chairman, with regard to this appropriation in this bill, which I agree is regrettably low, how does it compare to the amount requested by President Clinton in his budget this year for NIH and health research?
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Questioning the appropriations for NIH and health research during a committee discussion.

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