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Ed Case: “The gentleman said that the House rules already provided for paygo. So why are we here so concerned about it? Mr.…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2019
The gentleman said that the House rules already provided for paygo. So why are we here so concerned about it? Mr. McADAMS. One of my concerns is the willingness with which both sides, both parties, will waive paygo. It takes a simple majority to waive paygo. We have seen that happen from time to time, whether it is exigent circumstances like emergencies, but other things that we can plan ahead and should look ahead for.
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Ed Case
Democratic · Hawaii
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Jul 18, 2019

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