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Chuck Grassley: When a new program has been in effect for only 9 months, is it unusual that only 5 percent of the people would take part…

On the recordMay 4, 2004
When a new program has been in effect for only 9 months, is it unusual that only 5 percent of the people would take part in it? No, they are learning about it. They are going to get involved over a period of time. Only 5 percent in 9 months. Second, as to the Business Roundtable supporting this amendment, I know the Business Roundtable has called some of the offices of various sponsors of this bill to tell them to quit saying the Business Roundtable supports this amendment.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Discussing participation rates in a new program and the Business Roundtable's stance on an amendment.

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