On the recordJune 19, 2012
On the manager's amendment, we have no problem with the technical changes to the legislation. The content remains the same and the opposition remains the same. I yield back the balance of my time.
On the manager's amendment, we have no problem with the technical changes to the legislation. The content remains the same and the opposition remains the same. I yield back the balance of my time.
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