On the recordDecember 20, 2010
This bill hasn't even been through a committee. We haven't had the debate in our committee on this bill to know if it is the best thing to do.
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transcripts.cnn.comThis bill hasn't even been through a committee. We haven't had the debate in our committee on this bill to know if it is the best thing to do.
Senator Coburn expresses concerns about the rushed nature of the bill for 9/11 first responders.
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