[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 20, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. JENNIFER DUNN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2000

  Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I was not recorded on rollcall votes 292 and 
293 on Monday, June 19, 2000. Had I been present on Monday, June 19, 
2000, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall vote 292, a motion to rise 
offered by Representative Waxman. I would have voted ``aye'' on 
rollcall 293, an amendment offered by Representative Waxman, to H.R. 
4365, the Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and 
Independent Agencies Appropriations bill.
  I have consistently voted to eliminate government funding for tobacco 
programs and increase government efforts to reduce the use of tobacco 
in our society. I will continue to support efforts to keep tobacco 
companies accountable for the health care costs associated with tobacco 
related illnesses. In particular, we must continue to educate our 
children on the hazards of tobacco use and enforce laws that curb 
underage smoking.

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