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Elizabeth Furse: I would like to say that I respect the long-standing commitment of the gentleman from Illinois and the gentleman from…

On the recordJuly 21, 1998
I would like to say that I respect the long-standing commitment of the gentleman from Illinois and the gentleman from Massachusetts to this issue. It is my understanding that the bill before the House does not include any funding for this particular program. Is that the Chairman's understanding?
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Elizabeth Furse
Oregon

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Discussing the elimination of Federal funding for the Purchaser Road Credit program during a House debate.

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