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Willie Hefner: I am all for this amendment for the veteran. I asked the question while ago, and the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey]…

On the recordMarch 15, 1995
I am all for this amendment for the veteran. I asked the question while ago, and the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey] answered it for me. I wanted you to answer it. Why was the program cut in priorities? Why was it cut to start with?
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Willie Hefner
Democratic · North Carolina

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Discussing an amendment related to veterans' programs.

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