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On the recordMarch 14, 1996
I assume their opposition is that there will be less inspectors around. They will have to find something else to do, with perhaps retraining. It would certainly save the Government some money. I am certainly sensitive to the inquisitiveness of my friend from Arkansas. The question is if we have adequate inspections of the product, why is it necessary that a Federal agency deems that it must have its own special requirements? I have met with them, I add to my friend from Arkansas, and they have no explanation. They say they have always done it. We said, ``Well, it defies logic. The product meets all Federal and State standards of cleanliness, of quality; otherwise, it could not go on the shelves.'' Do we need more? Obviously, no.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing federal inspection requirements and their necessity during a debate.

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