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William F. Smith: does this mean that a judge, in a case brought by a property owner under the provisions of this legislation, would be…

On the recordMarch 2, 1995
does this mean that a judge, in a case brought by a property owner under the provisions of this legislation, would be constrained from awarding payment from what is known as the ``judgment fund'', which is beyond the control of the congressional appropriations process?
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Questioning the implications of legislation on judicial authority regarding property owner cases.

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