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Tom Feeney: We appreciate that. Having said that, on a technical issue like this, it sure would have been great to take a more…

On the recordJune 12, 2008
We appreciate that. Having said that, on a technical issue like this, it sure would have been great to take a more technical look at this at the subcommittee or committee level. Having said that, I appreciate the chairman's gracious offer to help clarify for those of us who think more ambiguity, not less, is being created by this amendment, and what the ultimate impact will be.
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Tom Feeney
Republican · Florida

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Discussing the need for more technical review of an amendment during a legislative debate.

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