

Tempers flare in House debate
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11/07/09 11:42 AM ET
The House debate on healthcare got testy this morning, as Republicans repeatedly interrupted and objected to Democrats' remarks
A group of female Democratic lawmakers were using a procedural manuever--asking unanimous consent to extend their remarks--to add a comment or two about the effect of healthcare reform on women.
Upset Republicans asked Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), who was presiding over the House, to grant an additional 30 minutes of debate to each party. When Dingell turned that request down, GOPers began to continually object to the Democratic speeches.
See an example below, captured by Media Matters.






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