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John Joseph Moakley: “Mr. Speaker, although the idea of an unfunded mandates point of order is somewhat controversial, this open rule will…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 1999
Mr. Speaker, although the idea of an unfunded mandates point of order is somewhat controversial, this open rule will allow Members to make what amendments they will, and this really deserves our full support. Unfunded mandates can have bad effects and they can have good effects. They can cost private industries millions and millions of dollars, but they can also help ensure the food supply is safe for millions of Americans. Each time Members of Congress vote to impose a mandate, they should know how much it will cost and how much it will help. For that reason, I support the idea behind this point of order information; this information never hurt anyone. But, Mr. Speaker, my sentiments stop short of creating a point of order, and I look forward to discussing the issue further during the general debate.
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John Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts
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Discussing the implications of unfunded mandates during a House floor debate.

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