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Keith Ellison: I think that one of the real questions as we proceed with this legislation is whether or not it is effective, does it…

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
I think that one of the real questions as we proceed with this legislation is whether or not it is effective, does it really work, what are the metrics we would apply to determine whether it works, how do we know if this effort is working?
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Keith Ellison
Minnesota

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Questioning the effectiveness of the proposed legislation on sanctions.

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