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Russ Feingold: “I think this amendment offered by Senator Daschle clearly attempts to fund this out of the most unjustified aspects of…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2004
I think this amendment offered by Senator Daschle clearly attempts to fund this out of the most unjustified aspects of the tax cut that was put into place. It would simply prevent certain tax cuts that are for very high-income people from going forward, and at a minimum level make sure the Veterans Affairs budget is fully funded. I believe this is an appropriate amendment.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing an amendment related to funding for the Veterans Affairs budget.

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