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Jack Reed: “Mr. Secretary, we both understand that supplementals are used to cover unanticipated costs that arise after the budget…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
Mr. Secretary, we both understand that supplementals are used to cover unanticipated costs that arise after the budget documents are presented.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the need for accurate budgeting for military operations.

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