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Steny Hoyer: That word will do if it becomes realty. We appreciate your comments, Mr. Leader. The PATRIOT Act, that was supposed to…

On the recordMarch 2, 2006
That word will do if it becomes realty. We appreciate your comments, Mr. Leader. The PATRIOT Act, that was supposed to be on the calendar, we thought, this week. It is not on the calendar. I see you have not mentioned it in the work for next week. Can you tell me whether we expect it to come before us next week as a suspension bill or under a rule?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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