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Christopher Shays: “Were any Democrats consulted on whether there would be bills that they think deserve debate and discussion? Was anyone…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1998
Were any Democrats consulted on whether there would be bills that they think deserve debate and discussion? Was anyone on the other side of the aisle considered before the leadership made the determination to come out with these bills?
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Questioning the lack of bipartisan consultation on proposed legislation.

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