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On the recordJuly 21, 2010
Mr. President, this is a very straightforward amendment. It is a re-vote where we voted 100 to 0 to make sure we are transparent with the American people about when we change and go around pay-go. All it does is create a Web site so the American people can see when we have done that and how often and what the total amount is. We voted 100 to nothing for it the last time it was presented to this body. I yield back my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time in opposition?
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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