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Live on the House floor! It's the Oscars!

Posted at 3:55 PM on April 18, 2007 by Tom Scheck

The Minnesota House is currently debating its budget bills. I don't know if you've ever watched the floor action but it's an interesting mix of characters and debate. Some amendments create fiery rhetoric between two lawmakers (who may be from the same party). Others get on the bill with a simple yeah or nay.

This legislative dance happens every year. What's different this year is the unusual amount of time it takes to thank lawmakers, staff and others for all of the work they've done on a bill. The bill's chief author thanks the lead Republican on the committee. They then thank the vice chair. Then they thank the nonpartisan staff, by name. Then it's the partisan staff, by name. All of these folks should be applauded for their work but there seems to be a greater appreciation this year. It reminds me of those Oscar speeches. There's just isn't anyone striking up the band.

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