Robert Wolf interview, 1989 Nov. 13.

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Robert Wolf interview, 1989 Nov. 13.

Robert Wolf describes the behind-the-scenes process of pushing the Small Business Set-aside Amendment through the House including the main personalities involved from himself to Senator Mike Mansfield. He also discusses the timber bidding process in terms of abuses and sealed versus unsealed bids.

Sound recording: 1 sound cassette.Transcript: 13 leaves ; 28 cm.

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