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Lateefah Simon: I favor the 5 years prospectively, but I think if Uncle Sam signs a deal, Uncle Sam should be responsible. He should not…

On the recordMay 1, 1996
I favor the 5 years prospectively, but I think if Uncle Sam signs a deal, Uncle Sam should be responsible. He should not change a contract.
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Lateefah Simon
California

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Discussing an amendment related to contract terms in legislation.

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