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David Obey: “And given the performance of the Attorney General in the other body yesterday, I see no great harm in taking $6 million…”

On the recordJuly 25, 2007
And given the performance of the Attorney General in the other body yesterday, I see no great harm in taking $6 million away from him; so I would be happy to accept your amendment.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing an amendment related to funding for the Attorney General.

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