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Mark Takano: I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read…

On the recordApril 3, 2014
I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Takano moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 2575, to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: At the end of the bill add the following: SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. (a) In General.--The amendments made by section 2 shall not take effect if it results in any of the following: (1) Prohibition on loss of work hours or wages.--A reduction in hours worked, and subsequent loss of wages, in order to skirt requirements to help pay for employee health care costs. (2) Ensuring fiscal responsibility and a lower deficit.-- Any increase in the Federal deficit. (b) Protecting Health Insurance for Veterans and Wounded Warriors.--The amendments made by section 2 shall not apply to veterans or their families.…
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California
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Apr 3, 2014

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