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Chris Dodd: “I supported the amendment which would means test this program, but I think a 24-month delay on this, while there is some…”

On the recordJune 24, 1997
I supported the amendment which would means test this program, but I think a 24-month delay on this, while there is some loss of revenue here, is a wise move to make. We are moving very rapidly here on some major changes. I believe the means testing is the right way to go.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing an amendment related to means testing a program during a floor debate.

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