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On the recordMay 25, 2011
If the information isn't necessary for the bid or for the evaluation of the bid, then it's not necessary for the executive branch to have it or for us to run the risk that it might be misused, so I urge the adoption of the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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May 25, 2011

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