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Kent Conrad: “My understanding is--and the Senator might correct me-- that under the Kyl proposal the cost would be approaching $200…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2008
My understanding is--and the Senator might correct me-- that under the Kyl proposal the cost would be approaching $200 billion over--$458 billion over 10 years.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the financial implications of the Kyl proposal during Senate debate.

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