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Kathy Castor: I always enjoy hearing the ranking member from the Rules Committee, because 1 year ago, the American people demanded a…

On the recordNovember 14, 2007
I always enjoy hearing the ranking member from the Rules Committee, because 1 year ago, the American people demanded a new direction, to make America safer, to help restore the American Dream, to restore accountability and fiscal responsibility to the people's government. This 110th Congress has brought new faces, new energy and a steadfast commitment to a new direction. In January, the first female Speaker of the House in American history gaveled open the Congress in honor of America's children, and we will keep that commitment today by acting on the Head Start bill in this rule.
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Kathy Castor
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the new direction of Congress and the importance of the Head Start bill.

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