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Chris Van Hollen: Listen, what we are doing today is the ultimate example of deeming. We are passing a resolution that deems, in advance…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2011
Listen, what we are doing today is the ultimate example of deeming. We are passing a resolution that deems, in advance, the passage of a number that we don't even know, and it's going to be decided by one person. We are deeming that individual all the authority. And the shame of it is that that's a process that I think we all recognize is flawed. And yet this is deeming on steroids. So I would suggest that we come up with a real number, put some beef on this, have a real argument, and let every Member vote and take responsibility.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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govinfo.gov
Jan 24, 2011

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Van Hollen criticizes a resolution process that lacks transparency and accountability.

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