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Zoe Lofgren: I think the point made about hearings is not a balanced one and it is one I have made from time to time on this floor…

On the recordApril 23, 1998
I think the point made about hearings is not a balanced one and it is one I have made from time to time on this floor about other bills. We have offered it up as an amendment to this bill because it is germane and because I am reasonably confident that my bill will not be heard.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Discussing the fairness of hearings related to a bill during a floor debate.

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