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Patrick Leahy: “I find it difficult to understand how supporting all of our Nation's first responders, on an equal basis, exceeds…”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2011
I find it difficult to understand how supporting all of our Nation's first responders, on an equal basis, exceeds Congress's proper and traditional constitutional role.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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govinfo.gov
Feb 17, 2011

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Leahy addresses concerns about a bipartisan amendment related to the Public Safety Officers Benefits Act.

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