“Everybody I know, and I’m not just talking about 10 or 20 people, nobody could believe we even got this far. The laws are bad.”

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On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
Dear Mr. Frumin: I write to express my dismay with the situation that occurred in the Senate on Wednesday, December, 16th, 2009, regarding Sanders Amendment No. 2837. Specifically, I refer to the ruling that permitted Senator Sanders to unilaterally withdraw his amendment during its reading. This ruling had immediate, untoward, and severe ramifications for consideration of highly consequential legislation. After thorough research into the matter, I firmly believe the Chair incorrectly applied Senate rules and precedents to permit Senator Sanders to withdraw the amendment.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
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govinfo.gov
Jan 20, 2010

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Coburn expresses dismay over a Senate ruling regarding an amendment withdrawal during health care reform consideration.

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