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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
I would hope, Mr. Chairman, that this is something that the committee might roll up our sleeves and do some work this year providing some budget committee leadership.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer expresses hope for collaboration on budget savings.

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