The Senator just mentioned our bill allows for unlimited and undisclosed meals, et cetera, and listed four things dealing with meals, tickets and gifts.
John Johnston: “The Senator just mentioned our bill allows for unlimited and undisclosed meals, et cetera, and listed four things…”
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Discussing provisions of a bill related to meals, tickets, and gifts.
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