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Alcee Hastings: “I had hoped today that we would have a fair and balanced rule. Traditionally, when the Committee on Resources...violates…”

On the recordMay 20, 2003
I had hoped today that we would have a fair and balanced rule. Traditionally, when the Committee on Resources...violates everything the Republicans promised in the 'Contract on America' when they took over the House.
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Alcee Hastings
Florida

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Criticizing the lack of open rules for amendments during a House debate.

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