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Patty Murray: Well, I am happy to doublecheck to answer the Senator, but I would be astounded--I believe it is an 8-percent increase…

On the recordMarch 19, 2003
Well, I am happy to doublecheck to answer the Senator, but I would be astounded--I believe it is an 8-percent increase over the funding level.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing funding levels during a Senate debate.

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