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to delete all except the first sentence of section 3.03b

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which will be to delete line 13 after the portion of the

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word "-sentatives", and "The difference between the populations

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of the largest and smallest congressional districts in

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the State shall not exceed ten per cent of the mean population

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of all congressional districts. Each congressional district

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shall consist of adjoining territory and be compact in form.

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Due regard shall be given to natural boundaries and the

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boundaries of political subdivisions. The boundaries of

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Congressional districts shall be established according to

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these standards immediately prior to the statewide

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congressional general election in 1972 and every tenth year

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thereafter."

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Is there a second ?

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(The motion was duly seconded)

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THE CHAIRMAN: The Chair will not recognize

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you now, Delegate Weidemeyer. The hour for the special

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order of the day is approaching.

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The Chair recognizes Delegate Powers so that

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the committee might rise.

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DELEGATE ROWERS: I move that the Committee of