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On the recordSeptember 3, 1996
to that end of further enhancing the cooperative efforts between the two institutions, the State of Tennessee and the Congress have, since 1993, funded the planning and construction of a new, joint facility at Mountain Home. The State of Tennessee has provided $12 million thus far, with another $8 million this year. Congress has funded a total of $16.3 million, with the House of Representatives including the final Federal obligation of $15.5 million in their spending bill this year.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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Discussing funding for a joint facility at Mountain Home, Tennessee.

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