On the recordJuly 22, 1987
The administration opposes enactment of H.R. 1811.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe administration opposes enactment of H.R. 1811.
Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1811 - Atomic Veterans Compensation Act of 1987
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