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Dick Durbin: “I will attempt in conference to put in place of this language a bill which was introduced today which memorializes the…”

On the recordDecember 7, 2001
I will attempt in conference to put in place of this language a bill which was introduced today which memorializes the agreement, provides no new obligations or authority, but merely memorializes the agreement between the Governor and the mayor. It does not compromise safety or the environment. This bill has been introduced.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a bill related to an agreement between the Governor and the mayor.

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