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Dawn Zimmer: we should not pass the buck or pass the blame to regulatory agencies. We should not pass the burden on to American…

On the recordMarch 2, 1995
we should not pass the buck or pass the blame to regulatory agencies. We should not pass the burden on to American taxpayers with this huge new Federal entitlement program. I strongly urge the adoption of the Porter amendment.
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Dawn Zimmer
New Jersey

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Discussing the implications of a new Federal entitlement program.

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