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David Obey: “I wanted the House to know that this is part of an overall agreement that has been reached with much controversy. I…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 1997
I wanted the House to know that this is part of an overall agreement that has been reached with much controversy. I expect that even after the House proceeds with it, that there will continue to be much controversy about a number of these items as we move to conference.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing a controversial agreement related to education funding during House debate.

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