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David Cay Johnston: If the phraseology of the statute is ``at least,'' then that in turn would give discretion to the agency head.

On the recordJuly 11, 1995
If the phraseology of the statute is ``at least,'' then that in turn would give discretion to the agency head.
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David Cay Johnston
West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of statutory language on agency discretion.

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