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Marcy Kaptur: I have to say what a true tragedy it is that a subcommittee that has labored hard to bring a bill to the floor that can…

On the recordJuly 22, 1997
I have to say what a true tragedy it is that a subcommittee that has labored hard to bring a bill to the floor that can pass has now been handcuffed under this rule, and tomorrow it is almost laughable that key amendments will be limited to 5 minutes on each side, not even enough time to explain to our colleagues what the content of these amendments are and to fully appreciate the debate on both sides. Whether we are talking about crop insurance, peanuts, whether we are talking about the WIC Program, our Members will be handcuffed and it is wrong. It is wrong for the Committee on Rules to do this to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Addressing limitations on debate for amendments in the agriculture appropriations bill.

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