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On the recordFebruary 27, 2008
I will tell you, Members have expressed great concern that they didn't know about the proposals that were being made. My suggestion on both sides of the aisle is that we listen to these proposals as carefully as you are going to want to discuss them in the future.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns from Members about awareness of proposals being discussed.

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