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David Obey: I would just like to take 30 seconds to reiterate, this motion to instruct is a motion to instruct on the amendment as…

On the recordMay 16, 1997
I would just like to take 30 seconds to reiterate, this motion to instruct is a motion to instruct on the amendment as it passed the House last night, period, with no games played on the question of administrative costs which in any way could undercut the delivery of services to one deserving or eligible human being under the WIC Program.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing a motion to instruct related to the WIC Program.

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