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On the recordOctober 17, 2007
I'm part of the hippie generation, but the question is, should this be a priority for this body over the priority of women and children?
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn questions the prioritization of a museum earmark over issues affecting women and children.

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