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Budget bills showdown to begin on Hill, more drama

As MPs prepare to battle over Paul Martin's two budget bills, NDP's Judy Wasylycia-Leis says the House should order the House Finance Committee to speed bills along if Bloc and Tories use delaying tactics.

By PACO FRANCOLI |
Published: Monday, 05/30/2005 12:00 am EDT

The stage is set for another Parliamentary battle now that the Conservative and Bloc Québécois-dominated House Finance Committee has Prime Minister Paul Martin's two budget bills, a battle that could spill out onto the floor of the House of Commons if either piece of legislation ends up stalled because of opposition delaying tactics.

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Budget bills showdown to begin on Hill, more drama

As MPs prepare to battle over Paul Martin's two budget bills, NDP's Judy Wasylycia-Leis says the House should order the House Finance Committee to speed bills along if Bloc and Tories use delaying tactics.

By PACO FRANCOLI | May 30, 2005

The stage is set for another Parliamentary battle now that the Conservative and Bloc Québécois-dominated House Finance Committee has Prime Minister Paul Martin's two budget bills, a battle that could spill out onto the floor of the House of Commons if either piece of legislation ends up stalled because of opposition delaying tactics.

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