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Jack Reed: “This amendment would broaden the definition of capital expenditures for paratransit facilities. These are vehicles used…”

On the recordMarch 10, 1998
This amendment would broaden the definition of capital expenditures for paratransit facilities. These are vehicles used for disabled American citizens. There are many communities in the United States that have these facilities. This definition would not adversely affect the allocation and would provide, we hope, for more use of the paratransit services. I encourage adoption of the amendment.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment to broaden the definition of capital expenditures for paratransit facilities.

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