On the recordJune 6, 2002
So people talk about this not being an emergency. It is not deemed to be an emergency in this bill, it is fully paid for; is that right?
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govinfo.govSo people talk about this not being an emergency. It is not deemed to be an emergency in this bill, it is fully paid for; is that right?
Discussing the classification of a bill during a floor debate.
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