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Gerald Kleczka: I agree with all the gentleman says. However his mark coming before the committee was a $59 million appropriations. If…

On the recordJuly 17, 1995
I agree with all the gentleman says. However his mark coming before the committee was a $59 million appropriations. If in fact he wanted more dollars in that line, why did not the committee from the git-go put in the $64 million or $84 million or whatever.
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Gerald Kleczka
Wisconsin

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Discussing appropriations during a committee meeting.

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