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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
I don't know why we can't delay the markup for 24 hours if necessary so that we can be responsible and have some real deliberative discussions with the administration, with the EPA, and Department of Agriculture.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush advocates for delaying the markup to allow for discussions with relevant agencies.

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