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On the recordOctober 25, 1989
It is inappropriate, in light of the history of the present dispute and the Eastern Airlines bankruptcy court proceeding, to require the President to establish a Presidential Emergency Board, as would be mandated by H.R. 1231.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1231 - Eastern Airlines Labor Dispute Presidential Emergency Board

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