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• Um, currently under state law, in, uh, section Article 17.03, uh, B2 Code of Criminal Procedure, uh,
• So did your staff pull each of these records to determine if the news article was right before you made
• I'm looking at line 15 on page one, vice chair on Article 1703 and 1703b2. Yes, ma'am.
• I just read a news article about the young man up in, uh, Frisco who was in an altercation with another
• That I support House Bill 2966, along with two Texas law book articles which recount some specifics about

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• In Section Article 17.03B2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a judge is not allowed to release a defendant
• So did your staff pull each of these records to determine if the news article was wrong?
• I'm looking at line 15 on page 1, Vice Chair, on Article 1703 and 1703 B2. Yes, ma'am.
• I just read a news article about the young man up in Frisco.
• forth my testimony and the reasons that I support House Bill 2966, along with two Texas law book articles

Bills: HB5621, HB4904, HB5067, HB5076, HB5081, HB5354, HB4862, HB3847, HB4088, HB4157, HB2966, HB2287, HB4203, HB4803, HB4737, HB5093, HB783, HB5411, HB4281

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• Article 10, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution states the current minimum wage requirement in the
• And this morning, I looked at the Constitution, specifically Article 10, Section 24, which relates to
• So I just want to put that on your radar about Article 10.
• Um, so I just want to, you know, put that on your radar about, uh, it's article 10.
• Um, so I just want to, you know, put that on your radar about, uh, it's Article 10, Section 24 of the

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four bills. The first, HB 875 on educator preparation, would align teacher-prep programs under a uniform core curriculum, create a competency-based coaching program (CERT), standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and establish a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Debate focused heavily on language in the bill related to systemic racism, identity politics, privilege, and historical distortion, with supporters saying the bill is about pedagogy and opponents warning it could limit discussion of important historical and social topics. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably, 12-4. The committee then considered PCS for HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the state minimum wage for up to 12 months in certain structured work-based training settings. Supporters argued it would expand access to training and career pathways for inexperienced workers and help address labor shortages, while opponents said it could depress wages, invite coercion, and conflict with the state constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Public testimony included opposition from workers and labor groups and support from NFIB. The bill was reported favorably, 12-4. Next, PCS for HB 681 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding was presented as a transparency and accountability measure to improve funding reporting and address bargaining issues between education agencies and program providers. Support came from industry groups and the ranking member, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition, 16-0. Finally, PCS for HB 1105 on education and Bright Futures would broaden Gold Seal Vocational eligibility, align CTE diploma requirements with Bright Futures, add AP Capstone as an automatic qualifier, and remove barriers for certain military and public service families. The committee supported the bill, which was reported favorably, 15-0. The meeting ended after a correction to the record on one public comment card and adjournment.

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• HERE AND I WAS TAKING A LOOK THROUGH THE JOURNAL OF AMERICAN MEDICINE AND THEY POINT OUT FROM AN ARTICLE
• IN FACT THE JAMA ARTICLE DISCUSSES THAT THAT RATHER THAN ELIMINATE THE OPIOID USE JUST REDUCE IT SO THERE
• Rouson: BUT DOCTOR DAVID E SMITH IN AN ARTICLE ENTITLED EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ADDICTION SAID ADDICTION IS THE
• WE TALKED ABOUT THE JAMA ARTICLE WHERE COMPLETE ELIMINATION OF THE OPIOID DRUGS DOES PRECLUDE BEST SURGICAL
• HE DOESN'T HAVE AN OPIOID ADDICTION PROBLEM NOW, ONLY THE ARTICLE QUOTES THREE OUT OF 100, 10 OUT OF

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• . >> Florida has not yet adopted article 12 of the Uniform Uniform Commercial Code and current Florida
• Thus Florida routinely adopt UCC articles in 2022, the UCC was significantly amended in Article 12 was
• At least 25 states have adopted Article 12 of the UCC.
• This Bill is a Florida version of Article 12 and those updates and clarifies Florida law regarding debtor

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There are several articles out there just Google.
• These are these are these are quotes that I'm taking from from different articles from both sides of
• I started running across news articles, one specifically from Forbes in 2021.
• The article states that this Microsoft billionaire founder Bill Gates is final financially backing the
• that if you go in and you look for that and you Google their names, you'll find very interesting article

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And I encourage you in the handout that I passed out, um, there are two Psychology Today articles; the
• ,<00:55:36.079> the<00:55:36.319> links two Psychology Today articles, the links two
• <04:14:46.560> $1,500<04:14:47.359> jury article 20, anything over $1,500 jury article
• So article 91 of the New Hampshire Constitution prohibits any monopolies.
• So article 91 of the bar association.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• legislation relative to the acknowledgment of acts under private signature pursuant to Civil Code Article
• legislation relative to the acknowledgment of acts under private signature pursuant to Civil Code Article
• House Bill 377 by Representative Kerner is an act to amend Article 14 of the Constitution, continued
• It is a joint resolution to amend Article VII of the Constitution relative to ad valorem taxation to
• It is a joint resolution to amend Article VII of the Constitution relative to ad valorem taxation to

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• I just was reading another article that goes into all the different ways there are in other subjects
• In short, we address two issues, one in Article 1.
• One in Article 1 and one in Article 2, with regard to students with significant cognitive disabilities
• Regarding Article 1, we want to ensure that the needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities
• Secondly, with regard to Article 2, there is an issue that was previously addressed during the regular

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• Some<00:15:08.800> of<00:15:08.880> the<00:15:09.040> news<00:15:09.720> articles
• <00:15:10.720> in<00:15:10.959> the Some of the news articles in the Some of the news
• articles in the Minnesota<00:15:11.680> Star<00:15:12.000> Tribune.
• c><00:15:19.839> was<00:15:20.000> a<00:15:20.639> several<00:15:21.440> articles
• <00:15:21.839> in 24 and there was a several articles in 24 and there was a several articles

Keywords: 1183, house

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• However, I read the article, and it's talking about $50 million, and now the entire process is going
• There was also a news article, like two months ago, about sinking at faster rates.
• [Representative Ponchowski] Article like two months ago about sinking at faster rates.
• And this published article, he said, what began as a solution to an overburdened system of using private
• And this published article, he said, what began as a solution to an overburdened system of using private

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively. Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable. Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.

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• In Article 6, Sections 1 through 2 and 7 through 8, we have some concern over the governor's proposed
• Article 6, Section 10, counties use contracted case waiver management in a variety of very important
• In<00:57:45.400> Article<00:57:45.720> 6,<00:57:46.000> Section<00:57:46.359>
• through<00:58:24.320> 2,<00:58:24.560> 7 Article 6, Sections 1 through 2, 7 Article
• Article<00:58:38.040> 6,<00:58:38.359> Section<00:58:38.760> 10, Article 6, Section

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The DE1 amendment is divided into two different articles.
• The DE1 amendment is divided into two different articles.
• Moving on to article two.
• Madam Chair, that concludes article two. Thank you.
• chair, that concludes uh article two. chair, that concludes uh article two.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2312 and first adopted the DE1 amendment, after which the amended bill was discussed. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the spreadsheet and explained the bill’s higher education budget changes, including increases for state grants and tribal college assistance, unchanged funding for several existing programs, and reductions or eliminations for items such as state work study, summer academic enrichment, student loan counseling, concurrent enrollment, and the student parent support initiative. Staff also noted transfers to special revenue funds, the cancellation and reappropriation of ALS research funding, and a new licensing/registration revenue item. The committee was told the bill met the committee’s zero target overall, with a net general fund change of zero relative to the February forecast, while also adding some non-general fund expenditures for program licensing and registration. Members asked several questions about the transfers and specific line items, including whether any new special revenue accounts were being created, the foster care wraparound services line, and the treatment of the University of Minnesota and Centric Care partnership. Staff explained that the transfers generally did not create new accounts, that some items were not in the base, and that the U of M/Centric Care partnership was a one-time appropriation in the prior bill but was now being built into the base at a different amount. The University of Minnesota section also included new or continued funding for medical school development, health training restoration, emergency assistance grants, ALS research, and a weather resiliency program, while the Mayo Foundation section eliminated funding for Mayo Medical School and the Mayo family medicine residency program. The policy portion of the DE1 was then introduced. It included a maximum tuition and fee amount for state grants, direct appropriation of emergency assistance grants to Minnesota State, a juvenile justice appropriation for Metropolitan State University, and the ALS research reappropriation to the University of Minnesota. It also contained repealers for unfunded programs, including a delayed repealer for the student parent support initiative. In the higher education policy article, the bill would allow Minnesota State to offer applied doctoral degrees in cybersecurity, make technical changes to hunger-free campus and sexual misconduct procedures, extend pregnant and parenting student protections to private institutions, allow OHE to retain up to 10% of certain competitive grants for administration, consolidate reports, change the state grant formula so negative FAFSA contributions count as zero, and reduce the state grant lifetime credit cap from 180 to 120 credits. The Northstar Promise provisions would limit tuition and fees to resident rates and require MnState, and request the University of Minnesota, to ensure eligible students receive the benefit.

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• Article 8 of the Hampshire Constitution.
• Article 90 of our constitution was a reception clause.
• , sexuality or sexual preference as, um, in article 2 would make a lot more sense.
• , sexuality or sexual preference as, um, in article 2 would make a lot more sense.
• In 1968, that article was amended to, quote, delete an obsolete phrase.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As a town meeting member, I have introduced two articles in Needham Town Meeting that urged our state
• The first article was adopted by voice vote in 2019.
• This year's article was an addendum to the first, filed because there is now specific legislation that
• This year's article was also adopted by a voice vote.
• I will submit written testimony, which will include an article Dr.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone. The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters. Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.

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• managed through our municipal tax rate setting portal and includes all information from warrant articles
• selectmen decide to ignore some things that are in the warrant Some things that are in the warrant articles
• We review the warrant articles, the meeting minutes from every town meeting that occurs across the state
• to ensure that occurs across the state to ensure that the proper articles are included within the budgets
• DRA's role is really to review the warrant articles that have Review the warrant articles that have passed

Keywords: 928, house, all

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• It's a joint resolution to amend Article 7, a Constitution relative to Advilorum taxes to authorize the
• House Bill 377 by Representative Kerner is a joint resolution to amend Article 14 of the Constitution
• House Bill 377 by Representative Kerner is a joint resolution to amend Article 14 of the Constitution
• House Bill 514 by Representative Farnum is a joint resolution to amend Article 7 of the Constitution
• House Bill 514 by Representative Farnum is a joint resolution to amend Article 7 of the Constitution

Bills: SR113, SR114, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR12, HB59, HB66, HB79, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB895, HB950, HB975, HB1011, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1057, HB1080, HB1084, HB1155, HB1215, HB1224, HB1228, HB1234, HB1251, HB1252, HB1254, HB1256, HB221, HCR11, HCR27, HCR28, HCR32, HCR49, HCR50, HCR60, HCR64, HCR66, HCR67, HCR68, HCR78, HCR81, HCR58, SB25, SB250, SB348, SB444, SB485, HB22, HB28, HB33, HB41, HB47, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB316, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB511, HB514, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB636, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB896, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB424, SCR9, SB132, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR26, HCR45, HCR31, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB166, HB211, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, sympathy, tribute, Martha Elizabeth Odom, Louisiana Senate, bereavement, obituary, student recognition, ballet, dance, softball, soccer, tennis, creative writing, theater, high school honors, Ascension Episcopal School, University of the South, Sewanee

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present and opened with the introduction of guest pastor Dr. Jeff Williams, who delivered the invocation before members recited the pledge and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then handled a series of communications from the House, including notice of House action on numerous Senate bills and joint resolutions, and introduced several Senate resolutions and a concurrent resolution, many of which were laid over. One resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month drew objection to suspension of the rules, while SCR 64, creating a task force on construction management at risk, was amended to add the Louisiana Police Jury Association president or designee and then adopted 34-0. SCR 66 designating Anti-Hunger Day and SCR 67 honoring Chef John Folse were also adopted unanimously. The Senate also heard personal privilege remarks recognizing Southwest Louisiana Day at the Capitol, honoring the late John Gillespie, and designating a Day Without Child Care at the Capitol through SR 115. The chamber then considered a large number of House bills and House concurrent resolutions on second reading, mostly referring them to committees or ordering them to the Legislative Bureau. Among the measures advanced from committee were bills on veterans’ employment at schools, anti-cancer medication coverage, domestic abuse arrest holding periods, food safety, state finances, vaccination status and public buildings, construction code commission purpose, elected official compensation, clinical trial competitiveness, law enforcement records, sexual assault nurse examiner oversight, human remains documentation, wildlife disposition, and several local or tax-related measures. HCR 11 supporting the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard was concurred in 135-0. The Senate also received committee reports on multiple House bills, with several reported favorably or with amendments. On final passage, the Senate approved a series of bills, including SB 135 on sports wagering revenue allocation, which passed 32-2 after debate over shifting more funding to early childhood education and capping the sports fund allocation. Other bills passed included HB 238 on ethics exceptions for former school board members, HB 241 on bank records definitions, HB 242 allowing a St. Tammany Parish constable to appoint a deputy, HB 250 on financial disclosure for board members, HB 260 on complimentary transportation for legislators, HB 265 expanding video voyeurism offenses with a funeral-service exemption amendment, HB 275 increasing penalties for domestic violence committed in the presence of a child, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for certain residential loans, HB 320 creating a crime of unlawful exposure by an inmate, HB 338 extending the Office of Financial Institutions sunset, HB 339 expanding privacy protections for law enforcement officers and administrative law judges, HB 349 expanding the Imported Seafood Safety Fund’s uses, HB 379 allowing certain 17-year-old students to serve as poll commissioners, HB 427 revising online minor-protection language after a debated amendment restoring an opt-out, HB 463 raising emergency communication service charges under voter approval and hearing requirements, HB 464 requiring utility damage notices to go to the Regional Notification Center, and HB 468 regulating wholesaling of residential real property. Most of these measures passed unanimously or by wide margins, with several motions to reconsider laid on the table after passage.

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• And when the Attorney General opinion came back, he disagreed with it, and there was an article in the
• And when the Attorney General opinion came back, he disagreed with it, and it was an article in the newspaper
• One is a change to Children's Code Article 412 governing the confidentiality of records.
• And then the second change is a change to Children's Code Article 818 regarding identification procedures
• So first of all, I want to point out this is adding in some information under Article 412 of the Children's

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• All these people that have been pardoned... article from the New Yorker entitled article from the New
• <03:18:15.279> from insert into the record an article from insert into the record an article
• <09:14:56.398> entitled an article entitled an article entitled Rashida<09:14:58.480> Talib
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• <09:16:36.480> titled uh something titled an article titled uh something titled an article

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Um so, it's article 14 of the question.
• So they, it would have no impact on Article 14.
• have would have no impact on article 14. have would have no impact on article 14.
• However, part one article 11 um to vote.
• It helps you >> Part two, articles 60- 66.

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