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        <text>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.</text>
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        <text>DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 971.</text>
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        <fullName>Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p> Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of the states hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 5, 2008.</p><p>Expresses the appreciation of the House to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by the storms.</p><p>Expresses the support of the House as the citizens of these communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.</p>]]></text>
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        <updateDate>2008-02-20T18:58:25Z</updateDate>
        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p><p>Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of the states hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 5, 2008.</p><p>Expresses the appreciation of the House to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by the storms.</p><p>Expresses the support of the House as the citizens of these communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.</title>
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