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Questioning the lack of request for new vouchers despite increased leasing.

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Jun 10, 2014

Reluctantly I must rise in opposition to the amendment. I share the gentleman's concern, and that is why we have included language in our committee report directing HUD to review instances of payments for housing that exceed 120 percent of…

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Jun 9, 2014

I certainly understand the issue the gentleman is trying to get at. {time} 2245 I must oppose the amendment because I think there are some unintended consequences. As far as the way the amendment itself is written, in effect you are…

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Jun 9, 2014

We have not even seen the amendment. For that reason, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 9, 2014

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

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