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On the recordJuly 11, 2013
I have a further parliamentary inquiry. Would it be appropriate to ask the majority to make an amendment to the bill to prohibit Members who receive taxpayer subsidies from benefiting financially and to prohibit them from voting on the underlying legislation from which they profit financially? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot speculate, but the majority manager may yield for an amendment to the resolution.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana
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Jul 11, 2013

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