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On the recordSeptember 30, 1999
the manager of this bill and the Senator from Iowa have done a good job in constructing this $91.7 billion bill, and they have included things regarding health and education. There is nothing more educational for the American public than to do a good job for public broadcasting. As I said earlier, the sales of the donor lists were brought about because of the financial pressure on these institutions. I do not condone that, and I agree with the language of the report which does not condone that. I suggest this is money well spent out of $91.7 billion. This money is a mere pittance and it would be very important to spend to help the American public.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the merits of a $91.7 billion bill related to health, education, and public broadcasting.

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