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Jon L. Christensen: “Mr. Speaker the purpose of H.R. 4944 has been explained by the majority and our colleague on the other side. This…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2002
Mr. Speaker the purpose of H.R. 4944 has been explained by the majority and our colleague on the other side. This legislation is a result of a National Park Service study that worked with the local community on developing joint efforts to protect these Civil War resources. We have no objection to its passage.
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Jon L. Christensen
Nebraska

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Discussing the purpose and support for H.R. 4944 related to Civil War resources.

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