On the recordFebruary 25, 2004
the Senator is right. There have been no hearings. This bill has been brought to the floor directly. That is why it is incumbent for us to take a greater amount of time to look over the bill.
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govinfo.govJack Reed: “the Senator is right. There have been no hearings. This bill has been brought to the floor directly. That is why it is…”
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Discussing the lack of hearings on a bill during Senate debate.
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