I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 25, line 5, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $239,749,000)''. Page 29, line 2, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $239,749,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 223, the gentleman from Illinois and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois.
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