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Hon. George W. Gekas: “I want to indicate to the gentleman that the amendment is well thought out and is a necessary change to our original…”

On the recordMay 5, 1999
I want to indicate to the gentleman that the amendment is well thought out and is a necessary change to our original bill. It draws attention to our intent to treat everybody fairly, and the student loan quotient is one of the most important features in all of bankruptcy. We thank the gentleman for that, and I will agree to the amendment.
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Hon. George W. Gekas
Pennsylvania

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Discussing an amendment related to student loans in bankruptcy legislation.

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