12/10/1999
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"It's about the jobs of American workers and the future of American working families."
"The use of recycled and environmentally preferable products and services by the Federal Government can spur private sector development of new technologies and use of such products."
"The Nation’s interest is served when the Federal Government can make more efficient use of natural resources by maximizing recycling and preventing waste wherever possible."
"Agencies shall strive to increase the procurement of products that are environmentally preferable or that are made with recovered materials."