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James Lankford: “It might surprise you that it slowed down some in the Senate, even though it was unanimous in the House.”

On the recordMay 22, 2018
It might surprise you that it slowed down some in the Senate, even though it was unanimous in the House.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford discusses the delay of a bill despite House approval.

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