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Russ Feingold: “I do not believe budget constraints nullify the imperative for electing our leaders.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
I do not believe budget constraints nullify the imperative for electing our leaders.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold argues against using budget constraints as a reason to avoid special elections.

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