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On the recordJanuary 20, 1999
I often hear from state and local governments and constituents involved in non-profit organizations who, in an attempt to gain assistance for many worthy programs, are frustrated by the miles of red tape, regulations and duplicative procedures they encounter.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Concerns about red tape faced by state and local governments in obtaining assistance.

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