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Martin Sabo: I know we have Members' concerned and who want to discuss this issue. But the amendment has left me confused. But I do…

On the recordJune 18, 2004
I know we have Members' concerned and who want to discuss this issue. But the amendment has left me confused. But I do recall a year ago I was confused by an amendment and after some discussion, the House voted the amendment down. And so I am still trying to sort out if it does something or does not do something.
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Martin Sabo
Minnesota

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Addressing confusion over an amendment during a House discussion.

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