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Hon. George W. Gekas: “The gentleman is correct. It was our intent that this bill not include any language regarding removal of Scanwell…”

On the recordJune 4, 1996
The gentleman is correct. It was our intent that this bill not include any language regarding removal of Scanwell jurisdiction from the district courts. We would hope and urge our colleagues in the other body not to use legislation reauthorizing the ADR Act for such a purpose.
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Hon. George W. Gekas
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the intent of a bill related to the ADR Act and Scanwell jurisdiction.

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