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1	machinery has thoroughly checked it out.
2	GOVERNOR TAWES: By that time. We start
3	checking the bills as soon as they are passed. Just as
4	soon as a bill passes, our office undertakes a study of
5	the provisions and we have some idea of each. piece of
6	legislation that comes up.
7	JUDGE ADKINS: Do you feel that you should
8	have an item veto more extensive than that which applies
9	to appropriation bills?
10	GOVERNOR TAWES: Well now, I didn't catch that
11	last.
12	JUDGE ADKINS: Well, to read the question the
13	way it is phrased, should the Governor have an item veto?
14	Should it be limited to appropriation bills?
15	GOVERNOR TAWES: Yes.
16	JUDGE ADKINS: You think it should be limited
17	to appropriation bills?
18	GOVERNOR TAWES: Yes.
19	JUDGE ADKINS: You don't think you should have
20	a right to veto sections of other bills?
21	GOVERNOR TAWES: No, I wouldn't go along with