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Adam Smith: “If Members are upset about the amount of money being spent somewhere, then tell us where we can find it.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
If Members are upset about the amount of money being spent somewhere, then tell us where we can find it.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith challenges committee members to identify budget cuts if they oppose spending.

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