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Gregory Meeks: I want to urge my colleagues to consider two provisions for addition to the bill as it goes forward.

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
I want to urge my colleagues to consider two provisions for addition to the bill as it goes forward.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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W. Meeks suggests adding provisions to a bill regarding state laws and divestment policies.

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