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Brian Higgins: The Nation's budget is not only a spending plan, but it is also a statement of values.

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
The Nation's budget is not only a spending plan, but it is also a statement of values.
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

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Higgins emphasizes the budget reflects national values, particularly regarding cancer funding.

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