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Greg Ganske: “this will be my only floor statement on the rule and the bill. I will vote ``no'' on the rule, ``no'' on the Democratic…”

On the recordJune 28, 2000
this will be my only floor statement on the rule and the bill. I will vote ``no'' on the rule, ``no'' on the Democratic bill, and ``no'' on the GOP bill. Why? Number one, regular order has not been followed. The Committee on Commerce, which has equal jurisdiction, has held no hearings on the bill. We certainly held no markups. Number two, both parties' plans are fundamentally flawed because of adverse risk selection. Read the USA Today lead editorial on both of the bills. They are right. Number three, I offered four amendments and a substitute at the Committee on Rules. No amendments from anyone or substitutes are allowed, and that is not right on such an important issue. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I hope that we address this issue in a more thoughtful way after the July 4 recess. If this rule goes down, it is not over for the year. We simply must deal with this later this year.
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Greg Ganske
Republican · Iowa
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Opposing the rule and both party bills during a floor statement.

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