On the recordMay 16, 2007
That is correct. The amendment, as I would have wanted it drafted, would not have had that restriction in it. However, I was required to include it to avoid a point of order for direct spending.
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govinfo.govThat is correct. The amendment, as I would have wanted it drafted, would not have had that restriction in it. However, I was required to include it to avoid a point of order for direct spending.
Discussing the drafting of an amendment related to direct spending.
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