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Martin Sabo: “Now I understand why the gentleman may need this amendment, because of that language. Do I also understand that the Line…”

On the recordApril 17, 1996
Now I understand why the gentleman may need this amendment, because of that language. Do I also understand that the Line Item Veto Act does not apply to contract authority in the same fashion as it applies to other discretionary spending?
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Martin Sabo
Minnesota

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Discussing the implications of the Line Item Veto Act during a legislative debate.

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