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Tom McClintock: “The crux of the argument in favor of the bill is that the provisions of the compact signed by the tribe limited both the…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2011
The crux of the argument in favor of the bill is that the provisions of the compact signed by the tribe limited both the number of machines and proximity to other establishments.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the limitations set by the compact regarding gaming operations.

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