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Sam Farr: I think at a time when we are putting emphasis on cost-benefits it is ironic that this bill puts all the emphasis on…

On the recordFebruary 1, 1995
I think at a time when we are putting emphasis on cost-benefits it is ironic that this bill puts all the emphasis on cost and none on the benefits.
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Sam Farr
Democratic · California

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Critiquing a bill for focusing solely on costs without considering benefits.

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