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Alan Grayson: “This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been inserted by voice vote into every appropriations bill…”

On the recordJune 9, 2014
This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been inserted by voice vote into every appropriations bill that has been considered under an open rule in this Congress. My amendment would expand the list of parties with whom the Federal Government is prohibited from contracting because of serious misconduct on the part of those contractors. It is my hope that this amendment will remain noncontroversial as it has always been, and again passed unanimously by the House. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Grayson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Gosar
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Alan Grayson
Florida
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Jun 9, 2014

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