House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming Senate
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
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The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
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