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Ed Markey: Would you be able to tell us, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to conclude debate? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Would you be able to tell us, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to conclude debate? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has the right to close.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Feb 29, 2012

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