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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I have amendment No. 5 at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS AND PROTECTION FROM POTENTIAL WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE. Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall provide a proposal to Congress on how the Secretary will, through the authority of the Secretary to promulgate regulations related to institutional eligibility for participation under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of Federal financial aid dollars by institutions of higher education under such Act to ensure the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 563, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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