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Lessons in Parliamentary Procedure

Brian Zick

Barney Frank. who wielded the gavel during debate on the Stem Cell Research Bill, had to school a number of Republicans on parliamentary inquiry, rules for offering amendments, and points of order. Crooks and Liars has the video.

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