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John Culberson: “I would like to, if I could, ask Ms. Matsui, how long has the public had to read this bill? It is my understanding that…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2010
I would like to, if I could, ask Ms. Matsui, how long has the public had to read this bill? It is my understanding that this bill was posted on the Internet about 2 rac{1}{2} hours ago. There was no committee hearing, and this contains approximately $15 billion in tax increases. I am committed to transparency. The Speaker says she is committed to transparency. Yet isn't it true that this bill has only been on the Internet, available for the public to read, for about 2 rac{1}{2} hours, and there was no committee hearing on this legislation; is that correct?
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John Culberson
Texas
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govinfo.gov
Mar 4, 2010

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Culberson is questioning the transparency and timing of a bill's availability to the public.

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