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On the recordMay 11, 2016
So is the assumption that individuals then would say, 'I do not want to do the video conference,' and at that point they are going to have to travel?
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford seeks clarification on the travel assumption for those opting out of video hearings.

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