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Newly enfranchised voter probes Congress rules on a point of order
A Comanche reader explores how congressional points of order work to strike items from appropriation bills. The piece explains that such items are flagged in italics, debated by committees, and often driven by courtesy or to help a sponsor back home. The author questions whether one or many points can truly save money and pledges to reject any who mislead the public.
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Oliver Twist
Dunia
House
Senate
Conference
Myra Prater
Comanche
Mase Jones
Erath County
New York
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