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On the recordMay 8, 1997
my clear understanding is the gentleman from Ohio was talking about 30 percent below median, not 50 percent, and 50 percent is the accurate people, people not being excluded below 30 percent.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying a point during a discussion on income thresholds.

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