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On the recordJuly 28, 2010
Yes, there are fees in the title of the bill; however, in working with the minority, the bill was amended and the fees were taken out. The title did not change because of the amendments, but that's why the fees are not there because we were accommodating the minority side of the aisle.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
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Jul 28, 2010

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The speaker discusses amendments made to a bill regarding fees after collaboration with the minority party.

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