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Byron Dorgan: I appreciate the courtesy. One of the difficulties we have is being able to offer amendments. And the Senator seemed to…

On the recordMarch 9, 1999
I appreciate the courtesy. One of the difficulties we have is being able to offer amendments. And the Senator seemed to suggest at some other point education issues will be brought to the floor with an open opportunity for people to offer a series of ideas and amendments. Is the Senator speaking for the majority leader on that? Because we have had great difficulty in obtaining that status on the floor.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the challenges of offering amendments related to education issues during Senate debate.

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