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Henry Waxman: “As I understand the way we wrote this bill, it would have to be a person at a senior level who is substantially involved…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2007
As I understand the way we wrote this bill, it would have to be a person at a senior level who is substantially involved in the awarding of the contract. I don't think being on a range is an awarding of the contract.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the requirements for contract awarding in a legislative bill.

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