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On the recordMarch 3, 2011
If I can, I am addressing the rules of the House that allow for the minority to have an opportunity to make a motion to recommit. It may not be in agreeance with the majority. We understand that. They may not like the motion to recommit. We understand that. They may not like the motion to recommit under the rule because it touches onto an area that they are not comfortable with, that is, taxing oil companies. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not addressing the procedural issue.
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Joe Crowley
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