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Jim Himes: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJuly 6, 2016
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 114, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $50,000,000)''. Page 115, line 7, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $50,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 794, 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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Jul 6, 2016

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