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On the recordJune 25, 1998
why are we singling out this Federal facility? We really do not know the full scope of this issue and this precedent we are creating by preempting State law. The employees of Fort Campbell wherever they reside--benefit from services provided by the States of Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of federal actions on state law regarding Fort Campbell employees.

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