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Tom Latham: Woman, I accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

On the recordJune 26, 2012
Woman, I accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: General Provisions--Department of Transportation Sec. 180. During the current fiscal year, applicable appropriations to the Department of Transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft; hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902). Sec. 181. Appropriations contained in this Act for the Department of Transportation shall be available for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an Executive Level IV. Sec. 182. None of the funds in this Act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than 110 political and Presidential appointees in the Department of Transportation: Provided, That none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the Department of Transportation. Sec. 183. (a) No recipient of funds made available in this Act shall disseminate personal information (as defined in 18 U.S.C.…
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Tom Latham
Iowa
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Jun 26, 2012

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