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James M. Jeffords: “The Senator from Hawaii is correct in his reading of the bill. It is our intent to assure that .25 percent of…”

On the recordNovember 9, 1997
The Senator from Hawaii is correct in his reading of the bill. It is our intent to assure that .25 percent of appropriated funds are reserved to provide services to Hawaiian Natives. This authority did exist under the Library Services and Construction Act.
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James M. Jeffords

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Discussing funding provisions for Hawaiian Natives in relation to a bill.

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