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John Johnston: “The Senator just mentioned our bill allows for unlimited and undisclosed meals, et cetera, and listed four things…”

On the recordMay 5, 1994
The Senator just mentioned our bill allows for unlimited and undisclosed meals, et cetera, and listed four things dealing with meals, tickets and gifts.
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John Johnston
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Discussing provisions of a bill related to meals, tickets, and gifts.

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