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Patsy T. Mink: “Mr. Chairman, last week I filed an amendment which would have struck all of the language with reference to title IX…”

On the recordAugust 3, 1995
Mr. Chairman, last week I filed an amendment which would have struck all of the language with reference to title IX, because I felt that it would do egregious harm to the enforcement of the program and to all the wonderful things that title IX has achieved over the years since 1972. I want to acknowledge the willingness of the gentleman from Illinois to modify the language of the provision in the appropriations bill and to address our very grave concerns about the use of the word 'objective' and how it could completely modify the enforcement potential of title IX with respect to athletic programs. However, Mr. Chairman, I stand in opposition to the inclusion of any language whatsoever. I appreciate the modification that it makes is less onerous to the department and less difficult to deal with.
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Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
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Discussing concerns over proposed changes to Title IX in an appropriations bill.

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