On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I was very uncomfortable seeing that $400 million disappear, with the representations that we've made to be fully funded to carry out the program.
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Ben Nelson
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congress.govBen Nelson: “I was very uncomfortable seeing that $400 million disappear, with the representations that we've made to be fully funded…”
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Senator Nelson expresses concern over budget cuts affecting program funding.
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