02/14/1999
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"January 1, 2000, is one deadline we cannot push back."
"I am pleased that the Senate last night passed the 'Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act.'"
"I ask the heads of executive departments and agencies to use their discretion to excuse from duty, without charge to leave or loss of pay, any such employee who is prevented from reporting to work."
"I urge the House to pass this critical legislation before the end of the legislative session."