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Tom Coburn: If I could ask the chairman a question, if, in fact, it is at 90 percent, as the contractor says it is, then by the…

On the recordJune 22, 2006
If I could ask the chairman a question, if, in fact, it is at 90 percent, as the contractor says it is, then by the contract they should have already converted over to a per- transaction plan. So why haven't they? They haven't because it is not at 90 percent because they would be making a whole lot more money if it was. I am happy to ask unanimous consent to set this amendment and discuss other amendments and work with the Senator and his staff prior to the voting or conclusion of this bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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