On the recordJanuary 24, 1995
I rise today to urge the Members to vote for the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. This measure would dramatically alleviate the devastating impact Federal mandates have levied on the States for decades. Additionally, we must protect the private sector from overbearing mandates and regulations. This measure will show the American people that this congress is providing real leadership and is sincere in this efforts to create a streamlined and more efficient and responsible Federal Government. Coming from the great State of Michigan, one of America's strongest industrial and agricultural communities, I have seen how such mandates and Federal regulations often result in lost jobs or impede job creation. The effects Federal mandates have on the private sector are no less devastating and should be analyzed on equal levels as those affecting States and local governments.
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