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Patrick J. Tiberi: The people won on the Cornhusker kickback, but I think it's important to note, as this chart partially does, that there…

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
The people won on the Cornhusker kickback, but I think it's important to note, as this chart partially does, that there is still Florida gator aid that is in this bill that the majority is going to have to defend, there is still the Louisiana purchase. Now, there is a water deal for a couple of Members in California that Members are going to have to defend. There is a deal in Arizona. We mentioned Montana. We mentioned Bismarck. We also mentioned Connecticut and New Jersey, just to name a few. Special sweetheart deals. ... I suppose unless they don't have the votes necessary to pass the bill on Sunday then perhaps they'll reopen for Sunday hours and violate the blue laws of the State and let people shop.
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Mar 19, 2010

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The speaker discusses ongoing special deals in legislation despite previous claims of closing such deals.

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