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Gillespie Montgomery: the gentleman is correct. In awarding contracts at both closing and receiving bases, a preference may be given to…

On the recordJune 8, 1994
the gentleman is correct. In awarding contracts at both closing and receiving bases, a preference may be given to entities that plan to hire locally.
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Gillespie Montgomery
Democratic · Mississippi

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Discussing local hiring preferences in contract awards during a congressional debate.

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