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Orrin Hatch: Where is the wisdom of having an omnibus bill that takes close to $12 million worth of fees from the agency's fees?

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
Where is the wisdom of having an omnibus bill that takes close to $12 million worth of fees from the agency's fees?
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch questions the decision to divert funds from the USPTO amidst financial difficulties.

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