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David Obey: I note that another continuing resolution is being scheduled, sort of like Groundhog Day. We just finished one today.…

On the recordOctober 3, 2002
I note that another continuing resolution is being scheduled, sort of like Groundhog Day. We just finished one today. The purpose of continuing resolutions is to give us time to do our other business. Given that fact, can the gentleman tell me, are there any plans for the majority to bring the agriculture appropriations bill before us any time soon?
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Questioning the scheduling of the agriculture appropriations bill during a discussion on continuing resolutions.

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