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Kent Conrad: “I would certainly be open to an adjustment of that rate as well in order to try to arrive at a conclusion that was…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2003
I would certainly be open to an adjustment of that rate as well in order to try to arrive at a conclusion that was equitable and that is not as costly as full repeal.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing potential adjustments to a financial rate during a legislative debate.

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