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On the recordMay 12, 1995
I would question, however, the ultimate analysis and where the bottom line falls. It is true that States you enumerated would not do as well under my substitute as under the Lipinski amendment. I think, however, you need to assess it in the context of what is the difference between the version of the formula in the committee bill and the Bateman substitute, and all of those States would be substantially improved or enhanced under my substitute, more than they would under the bill as it comes to the floor.
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Herbert H. Bateman
Virginia

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Discussing the impact of a substitute amendment on state funding during a committee meeting.

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