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On the recordJuly 9, 1996
It could be in trouble by the end of the year. Without clarifying language, it could well be impossible to sell any more certificates following the August 1996 quarterly offering. And let me add that the reason this issue was not raised earlier was that, up until last week, the SBA and IRS believed it could be worked out administratively. But at that time, the IRS determined it needed a legislative fix, and that is why we are here today. We have asked the Joint Committee on Taxation for a revenue request, which we hope will be ready post-haste.
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Julian Bond
Alabama
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Discussing potential issues with selling certificates due to IRS requirements during a legislative session.

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