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On the recordMay 10, 2000
the answer is no. It is the same language; that is, the State political subdivision is the same definition that is defined in the underlying bill as the local political jurisdiction immediately below the level of State government, including counties, parishes and boroughs.
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John Parker Sweeney
New York

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Clarifying definitions in a legislative discussion.

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