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Louise Slaughter: “I think this bill comes into the category of vamp until ready. Obviously, we all understand... we are considering a…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2002
I think this bill comes into the category of vamp until ready. Obviously, we all understand... we are considering a resolution that shuts out consideration of a meaningful bipartisan substitute that would improve school facilities across the country.
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Louise Slaughter
New York

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Opposing a bill related to appropriations during House floor debate.

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