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Barbara Mikulski: “This side of the aisle concurred when the majority leader offered the unanimous consent allowing the Federal court to do…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2005
This side of the aisle concurred when the majority leader offered the unanimous consent allowing the Federal court to do their business outside of their jurisdiction. It is the people's business. How fitting we have the wheels of justice providing that flexibility. I am sure there will be other legislation; we hope it all goes as smoothly. ____________________
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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