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Zoe Lofgren: I would just further add that, in the last Congress, this issue was discussed on the floor of the House and there was a…

On the recordJuly 28, 1997
I would just further add that, in the last Congress, this issue was discussed on the floor of the House and there was a great deal of distress and opposition from various State officials that is not presented today. This change is worth emphasizing because this is a very narrow exception that is not a precedent for telecommuting or anything broader than the very narrow circumstances that face us here today. I think we have done a good job of moving this forward. I commend the chairman.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Discussing a narrow exception related to telecommuting during House floor debate.

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