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Dick Durbin: “Well, I want to ask the Senator: We are considering on the floor S. 96, the so-called Y2K bill, which is designed to…”

On the recordApril 28, 1999
Well, I want to ask the Senator: We are considering on the floor S. 96, the so-called Y2K bill, which is designed to protect businesses. And good, compelling arguments can be made about protecting businesses. But doesn't this vote suggest that the majority party feels that we should not be discussing help for working families, those in the lower income categories who are falling behind even as they go to work every single day trying to raise their families? That is how I read that vote. It is loud and clear.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Discussing the implications of the Y2K bill on working families during Senate floor debate.

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