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Richard Gephardt: There are two questions or concerns that are being expressed by a lot of Members on this side. The first is by Members…

On the recordFebruary 3, 1995
There are two questions or concerns that are being expressed by a lot of Members on this side. The first is by Members on the west coast who have been afforded the opportunity in the past to get here by 5 o'clock on Monday, and if the gentleman is saying we are going to be starting at 2 o'clock on every Monday in February, this really is a difficulty for many of them on being able to get here. I was wondering if perhaps we could plan to work later on Monday to accommodate their schedules?
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Richard Gephardt
Missouri

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Addressing scheduling concerns for west coast Members regarding Monday session start times.

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