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Daniel Inouye: this amendment was considered during the debate of the authorization bill and it provides $4.5 million for Persian Gulf…

On the recordJuly 14, 1997
this amendment was considered during the debate of the authorization bill and it provides $4.5 million for Persian Gulf illness treatment. It has been cleared by both sides, Madam President.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Discussing an amendment related to funding for Persian Gulf illness treatment during Senate debate.

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