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Todd Tiahrt: “It is our intent to work with the gentleman to make sure there is no confusion about this. I would also like to remind…”

On the recordMay 23, 2001
It is our intent to work with the gentleman to make sure there is no confusion about this. I would also like to remind the gentleman this does not supersede State laws. Those States that have made initiatives in this area to stop child abuse, it would not interfere with that process at all.
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Todd Tiahrt
Kansas

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Discussing the relationship between federal legislation and state laws regarding child abuse.

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