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Mark Warner: “Finally, I am concerned that the study comparing the cost versus the benefit of relocating to a new facility compares…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1998
Finally, I am concerned that the study comparing the cost versus the benefit of relocating to a new facility compares ``apples to apples''. Therefore, it is important that such things as the cost of space required to accommodate new staff at the PTO's existing locations; the costs of bringing existing facilities into compliance with current, not grandfathered, codes for life safety and accessibility for the disabled, and the costs of providing amenities such as day care facilities be considered as part of the costs of PTO's remaining in its current space. Do you agree?
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the costs and benefits of relocating the Patent and Trademark Office.

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