[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 53 (Friday, May 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. TOM OSBORNE

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2006

  Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, there is a great deal of cynicism about 
politics today. H.R. 4975, the Lobbying Accountability and Transparency 
Act of 2006, is a significant step toward additional transparency and 
accountability in the legislative process and will ensure that everyone 
has equal access to the legislative system. Had I been present on May 
3, 2006, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 4975.

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