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New lawmaker, Rep. Amanda Curtis launches video about Montana State Legislature – First day trial by fire

Freshman state Rep. Amanda Curtis http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=15145 , D-Butte, got a rude reception when she brought up her first bill before the Montana Legislature in Helena on Monday.

Whistles from her fellow lawmakers interrupted her as she read the bill, and then everyone initially cast "no" votes on a non-controversial proposal that was expected to pass with flying colors. (Hear her thoughts at 2:45 of her Day 6 video: https://www.facebook.com/CurtisForLegislature?fref+ts )

Fortunately, the legislators switched their electronic votes to "yes" before the voting ended.

Welcome to the Legislature, fresh meat!

Curtis said she has been recording daily videos about life at the Legislature. As of Monday, she’s made five clips that she runs on her Facebook and YouTube accounts. https://www.facebook.com/CurtisForLegislature?fref+ts

By John Grant Emeigh of The Montana Standard

Full Story: http://mtstandard.com/news/local/new-lawmaker-launches-video-about-state-legislature—first/article_2fd67566-5ee5-11e2-98d7-001a4bcf887a.html

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