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James Whittier Parker: “We are also deeply concerned with the language beginning on line 8, page 81 of the bill, which instructs IHS to alter…”

On the recordJuly 22, 1998
We are also deeply concerned with the language beginning on line 8, page 81 of the bill, which instructs IHS to alter its current contract support cost system to a 'pro rata proportion' system. We ask you to support Representative Mike Parker's amendment to strike this language from the bill.

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Discussing concerns about specific language in a bill related to IHS contract support costs.

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