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Ed Markey: reserving the right to object, Senator Thune's bill is problematic both substantively and procedurally. There have been…

On the recordMay 16, 2018
reserving the right to object, Senator Thune's bill is problematic both substantively and procedurally. There have been no committee hearings on his proposal, and it is not yet ripe for consideration here on the Senate floor. As a result, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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May 16, 2018

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