I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 4, line 7, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $18,800,000) (increased by $9,500,000) (increased by $9,300,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 641, the gentleman from Arkansas and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
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