On the recordJuly 16, 2019
I voted against it when it first went forward, but then when we got around to reauthorization, it seemed like it was working pretty well.
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congress.govI voted against it when it first went forward, but then when we got around to reauthorization, it seemed like it was working pretty well.
DeFazio reflects on his initial opposition to a program but acknowledges its improvement over time.
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