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Edward Livingston: “I would tell the gentleman, this continuing resolution will continue the existing temporary funding laws in effect until…”

On the recordMarch 29, 1996
I would tell the gentleman, this continuing resolution will continue the existing temporary funding laws in effect until April 24, which avoid any government shutdown and while it sounds like a long time, is really only 6 legislative days from today.
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Edward Livingston
Louisiana

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Discussing a continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown.

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