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On the recordJuly 19, 2013
Mr. Leader, the last question. You said the defense authorization bill is coming to the floor. Can the gentleman tell me whether that will be coming to the floor under an open rule or a rule other than open?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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