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Ron Wyden: Yes, that is the correct interpretation of the bill's language and intent. The purpose of S. 1608 is to increase both…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2000
Yes, that is the correct interpretation of the bill's language and intent. The purpose of S. 1608 is to increase both county funding and county choice. Unlike projects under title II, the role of the Resource Advisory Committees is much more limited under title III and is limited to an advisory role.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing the intent and provisions of bill S. 1608.

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