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On the recordJuly 14, 2011
I would just urge the body to support the amendment. I would disagree with my friend. Sham groups are quite often formed in labor unions or underneath, but that's another debate for another day. Let's just keep outside money out of the procurement process. I yield back the balance of my time and urge adoption of my amendment.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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Jul 14, 2011

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