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On the recordNovember 1, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway bridge program) On page 213, line 13, insert ``: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 133(d)(2) of title 23, United States Code, none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to implement or execute transportation enhancement activities: Provided further, That at least 10 percent of the funds made available under this heading shall be made available for the highway bridge program authorized under section 144 of title 23, United States Code'' before the period at the end.
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Rand Paul
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