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Lisa Murkowski: The Senator from Idaho is correct. It is my understanding it is going into the general fund. It does not remain in…

On the recordApril 10, 1997
The Senator from Idaho is correct. It is my understanding it is going into the general fund. It does not remain in escrow. When the Federal Government takes the waste, they will probably have to appropriate it.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing the handling of waste and funding during Senate floor debate.

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