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On the recordOctober 11, 2011
So the rule is that any Member can speak on the amendment and also strike the last word and have two 5-minute timeframes? The Acting CHAIR. Only if the first 5 minutes is allocated to speak in opposition.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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