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David Obey: I would simply say that passing this amendment will not eliminate the distribution of the Record. It will simply create…

On the recordJune 22, 2005
I would simply say that passing this amendment will not eliminate the distribution of the Record. It will simply create a financial shortfall which will have to be dealt with in the future. I personally prefer to use the printed Record than I do the online Record.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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