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Chris Van Hollen: Reserving the right to object--and I will not object--I think the bill's good. We just passed by unanimous consent…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2012
Reserving the right to object--and I will not object--I think the bill's good. We just passed by unanimous consent important measures, and I strongly support the whistleblower protection bill which will protect Federal employees against retaliation if they're shining a little sunlight on violations, abuses in the Federal Government, and I do believe that we should adopt this measure. I also believe that the House should reconvene to conduct the other business before the House, and with that, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman).
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Sep 28, 2012

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