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On the recordOctober 11, 2011
I yield to the gentleman if he wishes to seek a unanimous consent request in that regard. Apparently, there is an objection. Reclaiming my time for the moment that I have left, what we are seeing is Republicans unwilling to say anything that has been scientifically established. They're willing to deny the science and do anything in order to serve the interests of the industry. And I think we ought to have the finding in the bill since it does not affect the functions of the bill, itself. I urge support for the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Democratic · California
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