Norman D. Dicks: “It strikes me, and I have one major question, and that is: Why are we…”

On the recordApril 8, 2011

It strikes me, and I have one major question, and that is: Why are we considering H.J. Res. 37 when we are on the verge of shutting down the House of Representatives? I hope and I think a deal is very close at hand, but Republicans are holding it at the 11th hour over divisive social policy that should not be a part of this debate. Republicans should not hold the government hostage using controversial social policy as ransom. Republicans are especially focusing on divisive changes to women's health policy. Parliamentary Inquiry

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Apr 8, 2011

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