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• happens, you have an employee go out who then starts drawing from their pension and then, instead of replacing
• believe what you're asking, Representative Ordisco, is if the time that they are missing is, uh, replaced
• <00:55:48.359><c> uh</c> time that they are missing um is uh time that they are missing um is uh replaced
• <00:55:48.960><c> by</c><00:55:49.600><c> the</c><00:55:50.240><c> um</c> replaced by the um replaced

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are having 1.61 live births per gal, and the replacement rate is 2.1.
• It allowed us to, you know, replace a car that was too small.
• It continues to be that the have-nots replace the haves, and then somebody else comes up and becomes
• simply removes the necessity clause, which I don't think there is a necessity for on this bill, and replaces
• What this amendment does is it removes, there is no emergency, it removes the necessity clause and replaces

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• interests of a decedent's estate when a personal representative has not been appointed or must be replaced
• CS for SB 688 is not about replacing or undermining physicians, nor is it about ignoring the very real
• Yet, the reality is simple: no religious legal system can replace the Constitution of the United States
• It replaces the term infant with the term participant. That is the bill, Mr. President.
• political ideas, not even necessary actions, and then I do believe the governor has the opportunity to replace

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions before taking up a special order calendar of bills. Early measures included a claims bill for relief to L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which passed 34-0 after substitution from the House version, and a claims bill for the estate of Mark Legata, which passed 35-0 after the amount was reduced in the substitute. The chamber then approved CS for CS for SB 42 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, requiring investigators to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse; the sponsor described it as a fix for cases where medical evidence is overlooked, and it passed 34-0. A bill on autism education for teachers was also substituted with the House version, amended to replace the Senate language, and passed 35-0 after supportive remarks from members. The Senate next passed a land-use bill, SB 218, adjusting hurricane-related development restrictions so they continue in storm-damaged counties but expire in unaffected counties in 2026, with debate focused on local control and recovery needs; it passed 36-0. The chamber then approved several other measures with little or no opposition: a probate bill modernizing curators of estates (36-0), a Blue Ribbon Projects bill creating a framework for large planned developments with conservation set-asides, which drew extensive debate over local control, growth management, and the bill’s breadth before being temporarily postponed, a state lotteries update (36-0), a diploma requirements bill allowing Special Olympics participation to substitute for PE and clarifying marching band credit (36-0), and a naturopathic medicine licensure/regulation bill that reestablishes a licensing framework and board, which passed 33-3. The Justice Administrative Commission bill was amended to broaden membership to include a judge or senior judge and passed 37-0. The Senate also passed a public records exemption for certain local administrators and their families (31-5), a clinical laboratory personnel bill easing staffing requirements by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards (37-0), a dry needling bill clarifying occupational therapists may perform the practice (37-0), a financial disclosures bill revising gift/honoraria reporting and restoring a percentage-based reporting option via amendment (36-0), and a child welfare bill expanding when parental drug abuse can be treated as harm or neglect and allowing earlier court intervention and services (37-0). Later, the chamber took up a bill on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and terrorist organizations. The sponsor said it would prevent enforcement of foreign or religious law over the Constitution, create a due-process process for domestic terrorist designations, and bar public funds from supporting terrorism. Senators raised questions about the lack of a time limit on conduct used for designation and whether conviction is required; an amendment was then offered to remove specific references to Sharia law and the bill’s findings, with the sponsor of the amendment arguing the language stigmatized Muslim constituents and singled out Islam. The transcript cuts off during that amendment debate, so no final action on the bill is shown in the provided text.

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• interests of a decedent's estate when a personal representative has not been appointed or must be replaced
• CS for SB 688 is not about replacing or undermining physicians, nor is it about ignoring the very real
• Yet, the reality is simple: No religious legal system can replace the Constitution of the United States
• It replaces the term “infant” with the term “participant.” That is the bill, Mr. President.
• political ideas, not even necessary actions, and then I do believe the governor has the opportunity to replace

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• mobocracy that went out and brought about property damage, vandalism, costs for cleanup, repair, replacement
• About property damage, vandalism, costs for cleanup, repair, replacement of damaged property, cost us
• vandalism, costs for<00:30:38.520><c> cleanup,</c><00:30:39.360><c> repair,</c><00:30:40.320><c> replacement
• </c><00:30:40.960><c> of</c> for cleanup, repair, replacement of for cleanup, repair, replacement of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• some of what you have asked, and so some of the master's trades certificates are recognized as a replacement
• some of what you have asked, and so some of the master's trades certificates are recognized as a replacement
• some of what you have asked, and so some of the master's trades certificates are recognized as a replacement
• some of what you have asked, and so some of the master's trades certificates are recognized as a replacement
• The master's trades certificates are recognized as a replacement for the associate's degree requirement

Keywords: 958, all

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• This bill supports that vision not by replacing our financial institutions, but by complementing them
• This bill supports that vision not by<00:02:52.560><c> replacing</c><00:02:53.040><c> our</c><00:02:53.360
• ><c> financial</c><00:02:53.760><c> institutions</c> by replacing our financial institutions by replacing
• Our approach does not replace banks. It strengthens the pipeline.

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• Chisum is replacing automated notice with human connection and community collaboration to ensure every
• Chisum is replacing automated notice with human connection and community collaboration to ensure every
• </c><00:37:56.079><c> Chisum</c><00:37:56.560><c> is</c><00:37:56.720><c> replacing</c> tardy rules.
• Chisum is replacing tardy rules.
• Chisum is replacing automated<00:37:57.760><c> notice</c><00:37:58.160><c> with</c><00:37:58.400><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If we could replace with a different political party structure, Senate, House, whatever at the federal
• Well, what if we just replaced everybody? Everyone said, "Let's vote them all out and start fresh."
• If we could replace with a different political party structure, Senate, House, whatever at the federal
• Well, what if we just replaced everybody? Everyone said, "Let's vote them all out and start fresh."
• Well, what if we just replaced everybody? Everyone said, "Let's vote them all out and start fresh."

Keywords: Concurrent meeting of the House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs and the House Standing Committee on State Government. Title of video has been shortened due to YouTube length restrictions. Discussion of HCR 45: 00:04:14, 958, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the House State Government Committee was called to consider House Concurrent Resolution 45, sponsored by Representative Jason Petri. The resolution would support calling for a federal balanced budget amendment through the Article V process. Petri argued that Kentucky’s own constitutional balanced-budget requirement shows the value of fiscal restraint, and he said decades of federal deficit spending and rising debt make a constitutional amendment necessary. Governor Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends of the National Campaign for a Balanced Budget Amendment also testified in support, emphasizing the growth of federal debt, the risk of a future debt crisis, and the view that Congress is unlikely to solve the problem on its own. Members asked about the mechanics and risks of an Article V convention, including whether the convention’s “sole purpose” language would be enforceable and whether a convention could become a “runaway” process. DeSantis and Ends said states can impose guardrails on delegates, including criminal penalties and delegate-limitation laws, and noted that any proposed amendment would still require ratification by 38 states. They also said that if Congress chose to draft the amendment itself in response to state pressure, that would be acceptable. One witness said 18 states have passed faithful-delegate or delegate-limitation laws. Representative Callaway asked what would happen if the debt issue is not addressed. Witnesses responded that continued borrowing could lead to economic dislocation, higher interest costs, and a debt crisis that would crowd out other federal spending. They said the current debt burden is already more than $100,000 per U.S. citizen and roughly $300,000 per taxpayer, and that a balanced budget amendment would be a first step toward stopping the growth of debt before any long-term paydown could occur. The transcript provided does not show a final vote or other committee action on the resolution.

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• “Evidence indicates that government mandates replacing parental choice will be ineffective, as shown
• He added that there is no amount of money that can replace a home that has been stolen, especially if
• recorded, Zillow's contractors trashed the fully furnished house, including his IRS statements, and replaced
• And the community actually rallied around him and replaced the HOA's board.
• But the HOA lawyers decided that somehow the election replacing the board was deficient, and it wound

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and passed several bills dealing with insurance fraud funding, education scholarships, apprenticeships, workers’ compensation fraud, credit unions, manufactured home installation licensing, short-term rentals, homeowners associations, condo disclosures, and an advanced manufacturing infrastructure reimbursement program. HB 4020 would raise the annual insurer assessment cap for the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350; it passed after testimony from Nationwide supporting the added resources. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years to four, and HB 2591, as amended, would revise the definition and requirements for registered apprenticeships under DES standards; both passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, would narrow and clarify workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions and insurance disclosure requirements, and HB 2979, as amended, would modernize credit union bylaws, name changes, and operating powers; both also received due pass recommendations. HB 2868, which adds insurance and fingerprint-clearance requirements for manufactured home/mobile home installation licensees and gives the Department of Housing additional licensing authority, passed with some members present or voting no. The committee also took up HB 2429, a strike-everything amendment on short-term rentals that would let local governments set occupancy limits, extend the violation window for suspension actions from 12 to 24 months, and allow suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city officials described it as a compromise giving communities more local control, while short-term rental owners and neighborhood advocates raised concerns about overbroad enforcement and the scale of the housing impacts; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, which would codify duties for condominium and planned community associations to act reasonably and provide access to information, was heard without the proposed Carter amendment and passed 11-0 after testimony from homeowners, attorneys, and HOA representatives about fairness and enforceability. HB 2397, another HOA-related bill, would expand disclosure requirements for condo and association purchases and escrow information; it passed unanimously after supporters said it would improve consumer transparency. Finally, the committee heard HB 4026, which would change the public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing projects by replacing the current statewide cap with a $75 million annual cap and requiring more transparency for related agreements. Supporters, including Queen Creek’s mayor, GPEC, and the Arizona Chamber, said the program helps fund roads, water, wastewater, and other infrastructure needed to attract large manufacturing investments and jobs, while some members questioned the budget impact and whether the program benefits rural areas. The discussion emphasized projects such as LG in Queen Creek and other major manufacturing investments, with supporters arguing the bill preserves Arizona’s competitiveness and generates long-term tax revenue.

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• 08.720><c> water</c> Maybe not turned on until a water treatment system is put in place, or new replacement
• It will replace the requirement that half of the units be for 60 to 140% of AMI with a requirement that
• accelerating project strategy of accelerating project timelines.<01:21:00.480><c> will</c><01:21:01.040><c> replace
• </c><01:21:01.440><c> the</c><01:21:01.679><c> requirement</c> timelines. will replace the requirement
• timelines. will replace the requirement that<01:21:02.239><c> half</c><01:21:02.480><c> of</c><01:21

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on five housing-related measures. SB 2232 would create a three-year tiny home grant pilot program within HHFDC, with annual reporting to HHFDC and the Legislature; testimony was mixed, and the bill was later recommended for passage with amendments, including a full-time housing development specialist, a residential-use-only restriction for the tiny homes, and a blanked appropriation. SB 2192 would bar county down-zoning that reduces housing capacity unless equivalent capacity is added elsewhere in the county; it drew support from housing advocates and comments from planning officials, and was also recommended for passage with amendments. SB 2378 would clarify insurance requirements for single- and multifamily projects seeking expedited county permitting; engineers and housing groups supported it, while one testifier opposed it, and it was recommended for passage with a technical amendment. SB 2524 would appropriate funds to the City and County of Honolulu for housing-related departments to comply with prior acts; the Honolulu department supported it, and members asked about prior spending and funding sources. SB 2398 would require residential housing utility availability maps; the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed the bill as written, citing infrastructure security, accuracy, liability, and administrative burden concerns, while supporters said it would improve transparency for developers. The chair proposed amendments to make the maps broad and geographic rather than parcel-specific, remove contested-case and reliance provisions, allow disclaimer language, and change the date; the bill was then recommended for passage with amendments, with one member noting reservations. All five measures were ultimately passed out of committee with amendments, with votes recorded and some members excused.

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• Um, we're going to have to replace it with something else, basically, is my opinion.
• going</c><01:09:05.279><c> to</c><01:09:05.359><c> have</c><01:09:05.520><c> to</c><01:09:05.679><c> replace
• Um we're going to have to replace less.
• Um we're going to have to replace it<01:09:06.159><c> with</c><01:09:06.400><c> something</c><01:09:06.640
• particular group as the governor's office sees it right now, they're done, and they're going to be replaced

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL). The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL. The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.

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• So we do have, we are working with the county to replace those two bridges there.
• So once they get replaced, then we're going to go ahead and allow students to get on the bus.
• And when we talk about these bridges not being replaced and not having the buses to cross How do you
• We are way behind on replacing it because we are spending our money drilling wells.
• We are replacing what we can when they break, and it is.

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• But with the understanding that if you take that $10 million, you have to find replacement money for
• But with the understanding that if you take that $10 million, you have to find replacement money for
• 06.240><c> find</c> take that $10 million, you have to find take that $10 million, you have to find replacement
• </c><00:20:08.960><c> And</c><00:20:09.200><c> I</c><00:20:09.440><c> doubt</c> replacement money uh
• And I doubt replacement money uh for it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Some examples may include HVAC replacements, roof repairs, flooring. lift station repairs, fencing, or
• that she'd really rather be a teacher, so she went back to being a teacher, and we got somebody to replace
• The one who replaced the teacher will complete the program in May, and hopefully she will stay with us
• By enabling the use of AI to replace. outdated systems or build new programs or tools.
• This approach ensures that AI drives operational efficiency, replacing labor-intensive legacy processes

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• Members may be removed or replaced at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and each appointer must
• c><00:04:23.040><c> be</c><00:04:23.199><c> removed</c><00:04:23.520><c> or</c><00:04:23.759><c> replaced
• </c><00:04:24.080><c> at</c> members may be removed or replaced at members may be removed or replaced
• Manufacturers are already working to replace PFAS in their products and supply chains, but these transitions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As I understand it, that bill should not be because it's basically replacing that whole section B on
• that it sounded like the changes on page one kind of take over for what these are doing and sort of replace
• are doing and take over for what these are doing and sort<02:00:03.760><c> of</c><02:00:03.920><c> replace
• c> just</c><02:00:04.560><c> in</c><02:00:04.719><c> a</c><02:00:04.880><c> different</c> sort of replace
• that just in a different sort of replace that just in a different place.<02:00:05.760><c> Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• For example, a simple one-for-one equipment replacement at a manufacturer in Mankato took more than a
• For example, a simple one-for-one equipment replacement at a manufacturer in Mankato took more than a
• begin your testimony. example a simple one forone equipment example a simple one forone equipment replacement
• c> manufacturer</c><00:41:54.880><c> in</c><00:41:55.000><c> Mano</c><00:41:55.839><c> took</c> replacement
• at manufacturer in Mano took replacement at manufacturer in Mano took more<00:41:56.280><c> than</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• MCEA recommends replacing language so permits will not expire once those rules are promulgated with language
• under those new permanent rules MCA under those new permanent rules MCA recommends<00:41:06.200><c> replacing
• </c><00:41:06.720><c> will</c><00:41:06.880><c> not</c><00:41:07.200><c> expire</c> recommends replacing
• will not expire recommends replacing will not expire once<00:41:07.839><c> those</c><00:41:08.000><c
• fob is broken and the inside is on the outside and has been for a long time because it’s $400 to replace

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He said studies show that after a year on hormone replacement therapy, there is no competitive advantage
• He said studies show that after a year on hormone replacement therapy, there is no competitive advantage
• He said studies show that after a year on hormone replacement therapy, there is no competitive advantage
• He said there is no competitive advantage after a year on hormone replacement therapy, so there is no
• </c> It then adds in adds uh um it replaces It then adds in adds uh um it replaces section<03:39:05.760

Keywords: 1189, house, all