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Russ Feingold: This bill authorizes appropriations for the majority of appropriated spending. It may well be the largest spending bill…

On the recordJune 20, 2002
This bill authorizes appropriations for the majority of appropriated spending. It may well be the largest spending bill we consider this year. So I think it is absolutely appropriate to consider the total amount of appropriate spending on this bill.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing the appropriateness of considering an amendment related to a significant spending bill.

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