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Ann Wagner: I will say that we have codified the standard, best-interest standard in this draft legislation, which I think is a key…

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
I will say that we have codified the standard, best-interest standard in this draft legislation, which I think is a key step forward.
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Ann Wagner
Republican · Missouri

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Wagner emphasizes the importance of establishing a best-interest standard in the legislation.

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