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Lloyd Bentsen: “I strongly support it; that it includes two important provisions which would correct the opt-out language related to the…”

On the recordMay 5, 1999
I strongly support it; that it includes two important provisions which would correct the opt-out language related to the equity cap for State homestead laws. Without these opt-outs, I think citizens in my State of Texas and several other States would be unfairly affected by the homestead provisions in this bill, which I believe are unfair and unnecessary.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Texas

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Expressing support for an amendment related to state homestead laws.

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