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Kent Conrad: Can you imagine? I wonder what is going to happen in the schools of America now that the Republicans have said there are…

On the recordSeptember 14, 1999
Can you imagine? I wonder what is going to happen in the schools of America now that the Republicans have said there are 13 months. Can you imagine the confusion of the elementary schools as they are teaching children their months? Where is this month going to fit? What is it going to be called? I know the Senator from North Dakota has children in school. Have they been advised of this change?
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the implications of a proposed change to the calendar during a debate.

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