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John Cornyn: I have heard about a gimmick where the Democrats were able to increase mandatory spending for free by including it in an…

On the recordMarch 5, 2008
I have heard about a gimmick where the Democrats were able to increase mandatory spending for free by including it in an appropriations bill.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Discussing budgetary practices during a debate.

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