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John Spratt: Function 950 of this budget is fatally flawed. That is the best reason yet to vote against the rule.

On the recordMarch 25, 1999
Function 950 of this budget is fatally flawed. That is the best reason yet to vote against the rule.
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John Spratt
South Carolina

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Addressing concerns about a specific budget function during a debate.

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