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transitional society. I think it is inequitable not to
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give them some kind of benefit but it should be open, it
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should be expressed in terms of a credit or an abatement.
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and one should know precisely how much; is involved with
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respect to various types of property. I don't know what
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has happened —
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THE CHAIRMAN: In other words, you would agree.
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there should be something for the farmers —
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MRS. HOFFMAN: As a matter of public policy,
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we have to take care of them, but I think the particular
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technique we have used is one that lends itself to abuse
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and to extension.
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THE CHAIRMAN: Very good.
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MR. RENNIE: Didn't we pass some State law in
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the past couple of years on that, down in Annapolis?
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THE CHAIRMAN: It was proposed, but not --
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MRS. HOFFMAN: Tax credits to the elderly only.
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MR. SACHS: On the farm land it was proposed.
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MR. RENNIE: Well, I have a recommendation to
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make to the Committee.
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THE CHAIRMAN: Shoot.
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