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On the recordMay 13, 1998
I agree with him completely. We now know that the caseload in bankruptcy courts has been growing every single year. It really taxes the system, and if not in this legislation, in the following bill I hope we will provide the resources to make sure the bankruptcy courts can respond.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the growing caseload in bankruptcy courts and the need for resources.

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