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Edward Livingston: “I heard the gentleman's statement, and I would be happy to tell the gentleman that in fiscal year 1999 we are certainly…”

On the recordApril 30, 1998
I heard the gentleman's statement, and I would be happy to tell the gentleman that in fiscal year 1999 we are certainly going to address this. Matter of fact, I have made the commitment to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lewis) that many of these funds are going to have to be replenished. But for the balance of fiscal year 1998, these are excess funds and will not be needed.
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Edward Livingston
Louisiana

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Discussing funding allocations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999.

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