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Henry Waxman: I want to see if I understand the amendment, Mr. Chairman. The underlying bill requires that the House pay special…

On the recordMay 19, 1998
I want to see if I understand the amendment, Mr. Chairman. The underlying bill requires that the House pay special attention if there is a mandate on private enterprise.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Discussing an amendment related to mandates on private enterprise during a committee meeting.

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