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On the recordApril 13, 2011
That's not balanced. Fair and balanced? Yes, I know it's a distorted slogan, but I think it could have real meaning for our budget. But this budget is balanced on our young people and our future. We need a budget that's fair. This is not it.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas
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Apr 13, 2011

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