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Thomas Manton: “I understand that a study of taggants is in the bill, but I would suggest that we defeat this rule so I may offer as an…”

On the recordAugust 2, 1996
I understand that a study of taggants is in the bill, but I would suggest that we defeat this rule so I may offer as an amendment legislation that I introduced shortly after the World Trade bombing in my city to require the immediate use of taggants in explosive materials.
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Thomas Manton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for taggants in explosive materials following the World Trade Center bombing.

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