Republicans Push for Time, Transparency On Legislation

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Trying to capitalize on voters' anger at lawmakers this summer, Republicans on Wednesday launched bids in both the House and Senate aiming to force Democrats to let them have at least three days to read bills before they're put up for a vote.

In the House, Rep. Greg Walden, Oregon Republican, filed a petition to force a vote on a bill with bipartisan backing that would require all non-emergency legislation to be posted online, in its final form, 72 hours prior to a vote.

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Republicans Push for Time, Transparency On Legislation

"At my public meetings and events, people always want to know, 'Have you read these bills? Why don't they give you time to read these bills?' " Mr. Walden said. "Members of Congress, the public, a...

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