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On the recordMarch 3, 1994
I rise with heavy heart to oppose the amendment. I do so because the new formula... will be taking from other needy areas in the other 42 States throughout the United States.
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William F. Goodling
Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

The speaker opposes an amendment related to funding formulas affecting Puerto Rico and other states.

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