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Chuck Grassley: I will answer his question, if I am permitted. Two reasons: One, this amendment is not germane to this bill; two, it…

On the recordMay 14, 2003
I will answer his question, if I am permitted. Two reasons: One, this amendment is not germane to this bill; two, it goes to the expansion of unemployment benefits as opposed to extension of existing benefits.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the relevance of an amendment related to unemployment benefits during a legislative debate.

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