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David Obey: Every time we turn around, there's more money and even more money going into the war in Iraq that people didn't know…

On the recordJune 26, 2006
Every time we turn around, there's more money and even more money going into the war in Iraq that people didn't know about. He basically says what the president and the administration need to do is level with the American people.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Representative David Obey emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the costs of the Iraq war.

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