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Lynn N. Rivers: Do we have any indication at this point how many of that 13 percent are substantially unjustified and whether or not…

On the recordSeptember 24, 1997
Do we have any indication at this point how many of that 13 percent are substantially unjustified and whether or not there is actually a need for this kind of proposal? And would that not in fact come out in a hearing and help us all make better decisions?
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Lynn N. Rivers
Michigan

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Questioning the justification for a proposal during a discussion.

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