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On the recordOctober 22, 1997
Among the minimum standards required for a program to be eligible for federal assistance is the requirement for ``appropriate participation by all excavators.'' However, the bill does not define these terms. Isn't that going to lead to a variety of inconsistent outcomes?
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the lack of definitions in a bill related to federal assistance for excavation programs.

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