Robert C. Byrd: “Well, if the President's $87 billion request is approved, it is…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003

Well, if the President's $87 billion request is approved, it is expected that the deficit for fiscal year 2004 could reach $535 billion.

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Robert C. Byrd

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Sep 22, 2003

Senator Byrd discusses potential deficit implications of the President's funding request.

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Robert C. Byrd: “Well, if the President's $87 billion request is approved, it is expected that the deficit for fiscal year 2004 could…”