And in this instance, has the CBO not determined that there is an unfunded mandate that could be upwards of 500 million to 1.5 billion on cities and towns over the next 5 years? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The issue of the estimate may be addressed in debate. The point of order was made against the resolution for waiving any point of order under the Congressional Budget Act, as provided by section 426 of such Act.
Ed Markey: “And in this instance, has the CBO not determined that there is an unfunded mandate that could be upwards of 500 million…”
On the recordJune 8, 2006
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