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Lyndon Johnson: “The mischief in H.R. 162 is this: it would--for the first time--give the highest priority lien to those who contract…”

On the recordDecember 7, 1967
The mischief in H.R. 162 is this: it would--for the first time--give the highest priority lien to those who contract with the ship's master for ship supplies and other items.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill Granting Masters of Vessels a Lien on Those Vessels for Their Wages and Certain Disbursements

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