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Joseph Skeen: I am also concerned about these new conservation offices using $22 million of our taxpayers' money. I assure the…

On the recordJuly 24, 1997
I am also concerned about these new conservation offices using $22 million of our taxpayers' money. I assure the gentleman that our committee will review this issue. I have no intention of spending $22 million if it is not a constructive addition to our conservation system.
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Joseph Skeen
Republican · New Mexico

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Addressing concerns over the allocation of $22 million for new conservation offices.

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