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On the recordJanuary 2, 1996
I am hopeful with this CR we can stop that at the earliest possible time and restore them to work. And, in a sense, restore America's confidence in the ability of the Congress of the United States to work with the President to resolve such problems.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of a continuing resolution on federal workers during a Senate floor debate.

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