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Tom Coburn: I will vote for an increased authorization at this point in time right now for $2 billion. But I will also come back and…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2008
I will vote for an increased authorization at this point in time right now for $2 billion. But I will also come back and say we have to find the money to pay for it.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Discussing funding for Indian health and the need for budgetary choices.

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