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Eleanor Holmes Norton: Could I make a parliamentary inquiry? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will first respond to the inquiry of the gentleman…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
Could I make a parliamentary inquiry? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will first respond to the inquiry of the gentleman from Texas. The time of the gentleman may be extended in the Committee of the Whole only by unanimous consent.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Feb 1, 2012

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