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VIDEO: Lawmaker loses his cool in front of colleagues
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Posted: 05/31/2012
(WXYZ) - Some lawmakers are passionate at what they believe in. Just ask Illinois State Rep. Mike Bost.
The Republican lawmaker lost his cool Tuesday while discussing his state's pension overhaul.
Rep. Bost went on a rant -- shouting and throwing papers. The video has since gone viral.
WATCH VIDEO BELOW.
The Illinois state lawmaker was angry at Democrats for not giving Republicans enough time to read over a newer version of a proposed bill.
The video shows stunned colleagues looking on. Rep. Bost even quoted Moses from the Bible, saying "Let My People Go."
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