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Barbara Mikulski: The Senator just stated, according to CRS, it affects only 1 million people. If the numbers are so modest then could the…

On the recordJune 24, 1997
The Senator just stated, according to CRS, it affects only 1 million people. If the numbers are so modest then could the Senator explain in his remarks, and I will be glad to ask for additional time, if the numbers are so modest in terms of population, then how are the financial savings so great?
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Questioning the financial implications of a policy affecting a limited population.

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