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Arlen Specter: “That would be acceptable. It is our purpose that the local boards, having decided they do not want it for the other…”

On the recordJune 28, 2000
That would be acceptable. It is our purpose that the local boards, having decided they do not want it for the other purposes--construction or reduction in class size--may use it as they decide. We are prepared to accept the Voinovich amendment. We are also anxious to proceed with the bill.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Discussing amendments and local board decisions related to education funding.

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