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Maxwell Frost: “This is a terrible rule. This is a terrible bill. This is a closed rule. We have been denied the opportunity for the one…”

On the recordApril 30, 1998
This is a terrible rule. This is a terrible bill. This is a closed rule. We have been denied the opportunity for the one representative from the District of Columbia to even be heard on this matter, to offer an amendment. I urge this rule be rejected and this bill be rejected.
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Maxwell Frost
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Opposing a closed rule and bill regarding representation for the District of Columbia.

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