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Pat Meehan: “When was the last time the gentleman saw a program where you could apply for a grant on one sheet, anyone could fill it…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
When was the last time the gentleman saw a program where you could apply for a grant on one sheet, anyone could fill it out, any police department? Not only that, when is the last time the gentleman saw a Federal program produce results so quickly?
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Pat Meehan
Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the efficiency of federal grant programs during a debate.

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