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Frank Lautenberg: “The Kyl amendment would allow something that is similar to balanced billing. It is, frankly, quite controversial. It…”

On the recordJune 25, 1997
The Kyl amendment would allow something that is similar to balanced billing. It is, frankly, quite controversial. It does not belong, in my view, on a fast-track reconciliation bill. I hope we will oppose the amendment. Mr. President, it is my view that the amendment is not germane. Therefore, I raise a point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Opposing the Kyl amendment during Senate floor debate.

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