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Doc Hastings: “This rule, as it stands, discriminates against amendments made in order. My colleagues who entered into the debate today…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2007
This rule, as it stands, discriminates against amendments made in order. My colleagues who entered into the debate today said they are against discrimination; therefore, I urge them to vote ``no'' on the previous question and for equality.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Addressing concerns about a rule that discriminates against certain amendments.

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