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Doc Hastings: “First of all, if there is a preprinting requirement, that means that once that deadline is done and debate starts on the…”

On the recordMay 8, 2007
First of all, if there is a preprinting requirement, that means that once that deadline is done and debate starts on the floor, no one can come down and amend the rule. Therefore, it's a closed rule. Secondly, I can't say for certain, but the exchange that we had down here, a very good exchange, may have brought forward some idea by a Member wanting to come down and at least discuss an amendment. We don't have that opportunity. That is simply the point that I am making. This is a closed rule.
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Doc Hastings
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Discussing the implications of a closed rule in legislative debate.

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