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Wayne Gilchrest: I know there are some reservations about the cost of marketing. That is still limited at $75,000. There is some concern…

On the recordJanuary 25, 1996
I know there are some reservations about the cost of marketing. That is still limited at $75,000. There is some concern about the profitability of this sale. With new estimates, I give the gentleman assurances that when this building is sold there is going to be a profit to the Federal Government, there is going to be a $300,000 savings on annual maintenance to the Government, and you can be firmly assured that the day care center will be retained.
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Wayne Gilchrest
Maryland

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Discussing the sale of a government building and its implications during a House floor debate.

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