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Kathy Castor: “When it comes to the Rules Committee, I think the record should reflect the true reality. On this Defense bill, over 130…”

On the recordMay 16, 2007
When it comes to the Rules Committee, I think the record should reflect the true reality. On this Defense bill, over 130 amendments were filed and reviewed in committee, and a record-breaking number of 50 amendments have been allowed on this bill today.
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Kathy Castor
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the amendment process for a Defense bill during a House floor debate.

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