Doc Hastings actually said...

We cannot afford to forever finance this program, $500 million in annual mandatory spending, during the times of growing deficits and debts.

Hastings emphasizes the unsustainability of funding the Secure Rural Schools program amid federal deficits.

09/21/2011

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