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Eleanor Holmes Norton: This is the first time I have ever heard a Member from the majority say that a Member from the minority should have…

On the recordNovember 16, 2015
This is the first time I have ever heard a Member from the majority say that a Member from the minority should have asked for a hearing on his bill. If you are in the majority and you want a hearing on your bill, that is your obligation. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Brown), my good friend, for the purpose of a colloquy. {time} 1615
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Nov 16, 2015

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