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Barbara Lee: We need to vote ``no'' on this rule and this bill. We need to get back to the real business--like creating jobs-- that…

On the recordJune 18, 2013
We need to vote ``no'' on this rule and this bill. We need to get back to the real business--like creating jobs-- that we should be doing, like creating economic opportunities we should be doing. We should be trying to figure out how to reduce poverty. We should be trying to figure out how to ensure our young people have the best quality public education. There are many issues this Congress needs to take on. Why don't you stay out of the personal lives of women. It has no place on this floor. {time} 1400
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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Jun 18, 2013

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