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Mark Neumann: For the first time since 1969 for the last 12 months running, this government spent less money than they had in their…

On the recordSeptember 10, 1998
For the first time since 1969 for the last 12 months running, this government spent less money than they had in their checkbook. That is just a monumental change in the way things have been done. I should say it again because it is that significant. For the first time since 1969, this government spent less money than they had in their checkbook for the last 12 months running.
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Mark Neumann
Wisconsin

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Discussing government spending and fiscal responsibility.

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