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On the recordApril 25, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To determine the impact of certain postal facility closures or consolidations on small businesses) On page 32, line 15, insert ``(F) the effect of the closing or consolidation on small businesses in the area, including shipping and communications with customers and suppliers and the corresponding impact on revenues, operations, and growth; and'', and strike ``(F)'' and insert ``(G)'' before the clause that follows. On page 41, line 11, insert ``(ii) the effect of the closing or consolidation on small businesses in the area, including shipping and communications with customers and suppliers and the corresponding impact on revenues, operations, and growth; and'', and strike ``(ii)'' and insert ``(iii)'' before the clause that follows. On page 53, line 1, strike ``customers and communities'' and insert ``customers, communities, and small businesses''. On page 57, line 3, strike ``customers and communities'' and insert ``customers, communities, and small businesses''. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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