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On the recordJuly 9, 2014
Reclaiming my time, thanks for giving me those assurances. This is very important for public safety purposes. Our constituents need evacuation routes in case there is a hurricane or any kind of disaster. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be withdrawn. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection. The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: GENERAL PROVISIONS--CORPS OF ENGINEERS--CIVIL (including transfer of funds) Sec. 101. (a) None of the funds provided in this title shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- (1) creates or initiates a new program, project, or activity; (2) eliminates a program, project, or activity; (3) increases funds or personnel for any program, project, or activity for which funds are denied or restricted by this Act; (4) reduces funds that are directed to be used for a specific program, project, or activity by this Act; (5) increases funds for any program, project, or activity by more than $2,000,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less; or (6) reduces funds for any program, project, or activity by more than $2,000,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less.…
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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