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Dirk Kempthorne: “I appreciate that. Mr. President, the triggering mechanism is on the fund amount. In other words, if they choose the…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 1995
I appreciate that. Mr. President, the triggering mechanism is on the fund amount. In other words, if they choose the option that it is to provide the funds through a subsequent appropriations bill, and that appropriations bill provides full funds, then again there is no further recourse except to implement and mandate.
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Dirk Kempthorne
Idaho

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Discussing the funding mechanism in relation to appropriations bills.

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