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Cord Byrd: Would the reporter kindly note there was laughter again in the Congressional Record. We have to make that Congressional…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
Would the reporter kindly note there was laughter again in the Congressional Record. We have to make that Congressional Record come alive.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Addressing the need for a more engaging Congressional Record.

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