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Tom Latham: Again, I want to congratulate my good friend, Mr. Olver, and second what he said. The staff on both sides does an…

On the recordJune 26, 2012
Again, I want to congratulate my good friend, Mr. Olver, and second what he said. The staff on both sides does an outstanding job for this subcommittee and for the country. It's a marvel to watch them work together and to come to this bill. So with that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. The amendment printed in section 3 of House Resolution 697 is adopted. During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the Chair may accord priority in recognition to a Member offering an amendment who has caused it to be printed in the designated place in the Congressional Record. Those amendments will be considered read. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: H.R.…
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Jun 26, 2012

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