On the recordNovember 1, 1999
Although adopting these bills through a series of continuing resolutions is very costly to the taxpayers, it provides us with time to debate and amend these measures properly and constitutionally.
Patsy T. Mink: “Although adopting these bills through a series of continuing resolutions is very costly to the taxpayers, it provides us…”
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Comment on the impact of continuing resolutions on legislative process.
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