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John W. Olver: “I understand that the distinguished minority leader has this amendment which will terminate the doctoral dissertation…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2010
I understand that the distinguished minority leader has this amendment which will terminate the doctoral dissertation research program at HUD. Even though I believe strongly in the value of good research and what such good research can play in improving the effectiveness of government programs over time, I'm willing to accept the gentleman's amendment in the spirit of comity.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts
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Jul 29, 2010

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The speaker addresses an amendment to terminate a research program at HUD.

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