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On the recordFebruary 28, 2023
As far as I understand, the amendment just adds one more unnecessary detail to the report, creating greater administrative burden and taxpayer costs that are still undefined. It is unclear why it is necessary. If it is necessary, it should be adopted across the board. But, of course, we had no hearing so we can't really understand what the merits of the proposal are, but right now, it just seems like a lot more bureaucratic paperwork. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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govinfo.gov
Feb 28, 2023

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