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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
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 2, line 11, strike ``$1,000,000,000'' and insert ``$750,000,000''. Page 2, line 18, strike ``$1,000,000,000'' and insert ``$750,000,000''. Page 2, line 18, add ``or'' at the end. Page 3, line 5, strike ``; or'' and insert a period. Page 3, strike lines 6 through 9. Page 3, line 20, strike ``$1,000,000,000'' and insert ``$750,000,000''. Page 4, line 3, strike ``$1,000,000,000'' and insert ``$750,000,000''. Page 4, line 3, add ``or'' at the end. Page 4, line 8, strike ``; or'' and insert a period. Page 4, strike lines 9 through 12. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 572, the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Himes) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Connecticut.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
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govinfo.gov
Mar 7, 2012

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