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To: SE Mom; SoftballMominVA; Quix

Re: revise and extend:

OBTAINING TIME TO SPEAK ON THE HOUSE FLOOR

One-Minute Speeches

WHEN? At the beginning or end of the day.

HOW? Sit in the front row. The Speaker will recognize Members in turn, beginning at the center aisle, alternating between the majority and minority sides. Once recognized, walk to the well and say:

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for one minute, and to revise and extend my remarks...

Debate on RULES, GENERAL DEBATE and AMENDMENTS CONTROLLED under a RULE

HOW? Request time (in advance, if possible) from the resolution/bill/amendment Manager.

WHEN? When the Manager yields time, walk to a microphone and begin your remarks:

I thank the gentleman/woman for yielding. I rise in support of (or opposition to) the resolution/bill/amendment and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend...

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3,723 posted on 03/21/2010 2:26:00 PM PDT by Dinah Lord
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To: Dinah Lord; SE Mom

I’m going to lie down for a little while.
I hope I don’t miss any laughs...


3,738 posted on 03/21/2010 2:27:44 PM PDT by onyx (God save our Republic!)
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To: Dinah Lord

Thanks.

Understand.


4,138 posted on 03/21/2010 3:35:11 PM PDT by Quix (BLOKES who got us where we R: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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