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Flake to propose record 553 amendments to defense bill
07/29/09 07:19 AM ET
Arizona Republican Rep. Jeff Flake is set to propose a record 553 amendments to the defense appropriations bill that hits the House floor today.
The amendments represent Flake's attempt to slow passage of the bill, albeit on an unprecedented scale.
Congress Matters' David Waldman reported that Republicans and Democrats have been sparring on amendment limitations. Democrats have argued for stricter limits saying that Republicans have offered too many while Republicans have said they have presented a plethora of amendments because Democrats want to limit them.
Flake can either present the amendments in several five minute blocs or all at once, which would take up less time that splitting up his presentation.
The amendments represent Flake's attempt to slow passage of the bill, albeit on an unprecedented scale.
Congress Matters' David Waldman reported that Republicans and Democrats have been sparring on amendment limitations. Democrats have argued for stricter limits saying that Republicans have offered too many while Republicans have said they have presented a plethora of amendments because Democrats want to limit them.
Flake can either present the amendments in several five minute blocs or all at once, which would take up less time that splitting up his presentation.
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