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Ted Poe: I wish that we weren't trying to rush this bill to the floor, and do as the House voted earlier this week, that at least…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2009
I wish that we weren't trying to rush this bill to the floor, and do as the House voted earlier this week, that at least 72 hours before a bill is voted on, it would be posted on the Internet for not only us to read but for the American public to read. For some reason that rule that we agreed on has been overlooked in this stimulus bill; and, at least we should wait until Saturday or Monday so that we can get a lively debate. But be that as it may, we've heard a lot of numbers regarding this so-called 'stimulus' bill. And I think it is appropriate to ask a question that I've asked a lot of people, both those that are in favor of the bill and those that are opposed to the bill as it currently stands. Where are we going to get the money to pay for this? And generally I don't get an answer from anyone.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the need for transparency and time for debate on the stimulus bill.

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