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Don Young: “I will not reconsider. The language clearly constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill, and you know I do not…”

On the recordMay 18, 2006
I will not reconsider. The language clearly constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill, and you know I do not like legislation on appropriations bills, period. I have been up here before, and I will be up here again every time on legislation on appropriations bills. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? The Chair finds that this section states a legislative sentiment of the Congress. The section therefore constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained and the section is stricken from the bill. Amendment Offered by Mr. Obey
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Don Young
Republican · Alaska
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