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Charles Skelton: “I will oppose H.R. 2673 because it breaks promises Congress made regarding education, it cuts necessary Federal funds…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2003
I will oppose H.R. 2673 because it breaks promises Congress made regarding education, it cuts necessary Federal funds for State and local law enforcement, and fails to extend unemployment benefits for thousands of Missouri workers who are currently out of work this holiday season. Education remains a top priority of the people of Missouri. When I am back home, I frequently visit schools to meet with students and teachers. At nearly every location, teachers and administrators inform me of the difficulties they have when it comes to unfunded Federal mandates burdening their districts.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey
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Opposing H.R. 2673, a $328 billion spending bill, during House floor debate.

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