On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
The criticism, Mr. Chairman, has been that it is pretty easy, if my bill goes from $2 billion to $8 billion, we are spending $6 billion.
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Senator Sanders addresses concerns about the cost of his bill versus potential savings.
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