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William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Gilchrest) talked about the maintenance backlog…”

On the recordMay 11, 2000
Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Gilchrest) talked about the maintenance backlog, which, of course, is there and is a serious problem, but my substitute addresses it far better, because under the underlying bill, there are three purposes under title VI how that money could be spent. I eliminate two of them. It can only be spent for maintenance, and I require a demonstrable reduction in maintenance backlog. It takes care of the backlog better.
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Discussing amendments related to maintenance backlog in a bill during committee debate.

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