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On the recordJune 17, 2009
We want to avoid a mandate as well, so we provide a possible source of funds, but we do not require that the source be used.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin emphasizes the desire to avoid mandates while suggesting funding options.

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