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On the recordMarch 3, 2010
Reclaiming my time, in response to the statement of the gentleman, I would just say that, yes, these are used for extraordinary situations, like when 200,000 people are put out of work because of a Senate filibuster for no particularly good reason. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
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DENNIS A. CARDOZA
California

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The speaker addresses the impact of a Senate filibuster on employment.

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