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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
I would strongly urge this Congress to pass appropriations bills so that we can fund our Government in a responsible and reasonable way.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith calls for Congress to pass appropriations bills for effective government funding.

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