See the Bills on Line


	See the Bills on Line

mklosinski

9-23-2009 9:37 PM

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congress, legislation, internet

mklosinski says:

You will be able to see the proposed legislation online before a vote. Doesn't matter what you think, those in congress will do what ever they want anyway.

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