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Bill Foster: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJune 12, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1)''. Page 27, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Foster) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois
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Jun 12, 2019

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