Fwd: ‘Martial Law’ was used in special sense

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2008-09-29

Richard Moore

Thanks Claudia!

rkm

Begin forwarded message:
From: “Claudia Rice” <>
Date: September 29, 2008 6:34:13 PM GMT+01:00
To: “Richard Moore” <•••@••.•••>, <•••@••.•••>, <•••@••.•••>, <•••@••.•••>
Subject: Re: Martial Law Declared in USA?
This is a rules procedure in the House:
 
‘Mr. Speaker I understand we are under Martial Law as declared by the speaker last night,’ Rep. Burgess, (R-TX).  A process known as ‘martial law’ allows bills to be brought to the floor very shortly after negotiations are completed, so Members of the House have little time to examine them before they vote. >>
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From: Richard Moore
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Sent: 09/28/2008 11:05 PM
Subject: Fwd: Martial Law Declared in USA?