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On the recordJuly 24, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 2, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 8, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,500,000)''. Page 8, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,500,000)''. Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 312, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier) 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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