October 19, 2021
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Vikings stadium bill faces tough test in third committee hearing

The 15-member House Government Operations and Elections Committee has scheduled a hearing for the $975 million stadium proposal Monday evening. The Vikings bill has already cleared the House Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee and the House Rules Committee. It has yet to be okayed in any Senate committees.
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The 15-member House Government Operations and Elections Committee has scheduled a hearing for the $975 million stadium proposal Monday evening. The Vikings bill has already cleared the House Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee and the House Rules Committee. It has yet to be okayed in any Senate committees.

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