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Willie Hefner: I do not know the procedures too well. I have only been here 20 some years. I am a slow learner. In the case this did…

On the recordFebruary 4, 1998
I do not know the procedures too well. I have only been here 20 some years. I am a slow learner. In the case this did pass, would it to go conference with the Senate, and would the President sign this, or is this just about making us feel good?
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Willie Hefner
Democratic · North Carolina

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Questioning the legislative process and potential outcomes of a bill during a House debate.

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