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Dick Durbin: “While Part C is a welcome and meaningful step, a rule of practice cannot fully substitute for statutory change.”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
While Part C is a welcome and meaningful step, a rule of practice cannot fully substitute for statutory change.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Senators emphasize need for legislative action alongside proposed rule changes.

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