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Chris Van Hollen: “I understand that the meaning of ``is'' is ``is.'' I understand that we are on the first paragraph. Parliamentary…”

On the recordApril 29, 2015
I understand that the meaning of ``is'' is ``is.'' I understand that we are on the first paragraph. Parliamentary inquiry: Is there going to be a point in time when the entire section is pending, such that this amendment would then be considered in order since the amendment is to strike the entire section? The Acting CHAIR. The bill is being read paragraph by paragraph.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Apr 29, 2015

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