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On the recordJuly 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks in very strong opposition to the farm bill rule and the underlying bill because it increases poverty in America. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Illinois? There was no objection. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Clarke) for a unanimous consent request.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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