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On the recordMay 2, 2017
What he called for was for the Senate to reform its closure rule on fiscal bills that has completely gridlocked Congress' ability to control spending.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the need for Senate reform to address spending issues.

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