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On the recordMay 12, 1999
I believe that H.R. 833 is an important step towards ending the abuse and restoring responsibility to our nation's bankruptcy system.
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Joe Crowley
Democratic · New York

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Discussion on the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999 and its implications.

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