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On the recordJune 11, 2014
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Duncan of Tennessee). The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 45, line 16, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)'' after the 1st dollar amount. Page 45, line 16, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)'' after the 1st dollar amount. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 616, the gentlewoman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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