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T. Gorton: The amendment we have proposed essentially restates current law, where the use of Federal funds for vouchers is neither…

On the recordMay 3, 2000
The amendment we have proposed essentially restates current law, where the use of Federal funds for vouchers is neither expressly provided for nor disallowed but intended upon the interpretation of current law by the Department of Education.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing an amendment related to the use of Federal funds for vouchers.

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