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Barney Frank: Well, then I would say this. Then that furthers reinforces the point. Because what you are then saying is the…

On the recordSeptember 14, 2006
Well, then I would say this. Then that furthers reinforces the point. Because what you are then saying is the underpayment, the subsidy element is such that you are still losing private sector jobs to prison jobs. And I would say to the gentleman, let us end on a note of approval. Yes, I look forward to working with the gentleman for better funding, and if things go well in November it will be easier than it has been.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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