On the recordMarch 1, 1994
The Senators from Utah and Arizona complained my amendment delegates powers to an unelected official, the Director of CBO, to make economic determinations.
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The speaker is addressing concerns about an amendment related to the powers of the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
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