Many components that might not be directly covered by just the word 'discharge' or at least there would be a huge amount of lawsuits and adjudication to try to determine what discharge and how broad that is?
Jeff Merkley: “Many components that might not be directly covered by just the word 'discharge' or at least there would be a huge amount…”
On the recordAugust 15, 2018
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Merkley questions the clarity of discharge definitions in legislation.
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