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“I respect the gentlewoman's opposition, but I take exception to the nature of the gentlewoman's opposition. My amendment specifically addresses the health and safety of the American workers within that mine because the health and safety of every American family begins with economic security. To have their jobs threatened by the targeted and vindictive actions and the abused authority of one regulator, and for Congress not to act when this has been brought to our attention, would be truly shameful. Mr. Chairman, I respectfully submit to the gentlewoman that I am using the mechanisms of Congress constitutionally, specifically to address the health and welfare of the American citizens whom I serve. Mr. Chairman, I urge full support of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Higgins). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Cloud The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in part B of House Report 118-272.”