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Jim Kolbe: “I have considerable concerns about the substance of his amendment, which was adopted in Committee. This amendment has no…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1998
I have considerable concerns about the substance of his amendment, which was adopted in Committee. This amendment has no real effect because it only affects funds in this bill dealing with the Postal Service. It simply maintains its place for the conference. But I do have real concerns about the substance of the amendment, and the gentleman knows that. But I accept this amendment.
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Jim Kolbe
Arizona

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Discussing concerns about an amendment related to Postal Service funding during a committee meeting.

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