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Michelle Wu: In the original House version of the bill, the person in control of Federal property was given virtually unfettered…

On the recordDecember 8, 2006
In the original House version of the bill, the person in control of Federal property was given virtually unfettered discretion in determining what activities were acceptable and what activities were not. I had hoped in the closing hours of this session that we would come together in comity to respect both the fallen dead and the Constitution, which is certainly my intent.
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Michelle Wu
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns about discretion in the management of Federal property in a legislative bill.

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