If we develop a formula along the lines I mentioned a moment ago, where say my State of Arkansas would get 1 percent, what if we were to say to the Federal Government: We don't like the rule and we are not going to enforce it. Keep your $340,000. Would the Federal Government have any recourse against the State of Arkansas?
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