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David Obey: This House thought of it yesterday that we wouldn't do anything about them, didn't they? This House denied the funds for…

On the recordJune 9, 2006
This House thought of it yesterday that we wouldn't do anything about them, didn't they? This House denied the funds for fixing that problem yesterday, didn't they?
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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