On the recordJune 19, 2013
After considerable thought, I've concluded that the KBRA and essentially what has been agreed to at this point, is simply unaffordable in the current Federal budget environment.
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congress.govAfter considerable thought, I've concluded that the KBRA and essentially what has been agreed to at this point, is simply unaffordable in the current Federal budget environment.
Wyden states the KBRA is unaffordable under current budget constraints.
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