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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
I certainly applaud the administration on putting forward a budget that seeks to address the incredible mess created over the last 8 years.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley supports the administration's budget addressing past issues.

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