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Charles Skelton: I want to point out that the Kasich budget has not one cent in that budget for the military retirees and the Spratt…

On the recordMarch 23, 2000
I want to point out that the Kasich budget has not one cent in that budget for the military retirees and the Spratt budget does. We have got to think of our military retirees. They have given us so much.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing budget allocations for military retirees.

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