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John Bel Edwards: So all points of order against the bill. Some points of order were waived, but apparently the majority is not going to…

On the recordJune 29, 2005
So all points of order against the bill. Some points of order were waived, but apparently the majority is not going to allow us to waive a point of order to help us bring $1 billion to veterans health care. The CHAIRMAN. Do other Members wish to be recognized on the point of order?
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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