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Patsy T. Mink: “The bill must originate in the House of Representatives. We must be given the opportunity to debate and amend this…”

On the recordNovember 1, 1999
The bill must originate in the House of Representatives. We must be given the opportunity to debate and amend this measure.
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Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
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congress.gov
Nov 1, 1999

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Emphasis on constitutional requirements for legislation.

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