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Susan Collins: “I think the issue we need to clarify, since I think you…”

Featuring: Susan Collins, Republican | U.S. Senate Maine

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Senate Discussion on Agricultural Research Service Funding and Amendments

Published | Video Starts at 05:32

We are not in a position to take your language and make it bill language because then, as I say, they couldn't move a single penny whether it made sense or not. I think the issue we need to clarify, since I think you agree on the outcome, is on not having funds be used to close an ARS office without House or Senate notice and approval. I think the issue is, is. Is it in the report or is it in the bill? Okay, it's a report. And Mr. Chairman, his amendment isn't about. (05:32–05:53)

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Asserts the need for legislative notice and approval before closing ARS offices.

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