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Congressman Richardson's Amendment Draft

Congressman Richardson's amendment draft sparks tense debate on the night portico. Toby pitches studying it—not for real adoption, but to trigger public outcry over Kuhndu friendly-fire deaths, rally the Black Caucus, and lock in peacekeeping funds. Leo eyes the stunt warily yet tasks Toby with mapping out formal consideration steps. Mark joins the huddle, The President looming in the fray.

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S4E19 · Angel Maintenance

Portico: What It Means To 'Consider' the Amendment

Congressman Richardson's amendment draft operates as the narrative 'MacGuffin' — a legislative proposal invoked to create public debate. It is described conversationally as the instrument Toby wants the White House to 'study' in order to leverage the Black Caucus and secure funding.

Before: Exists as a contentious draft being pushed by Mark/Richardson and referenced by staff as leverage.

After: Designated for procedural study pending Toby's definition of what formal 'consideration' entails; not adopted or advanced beyond being a political tool.

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