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On the recordJune 24, 2019
Mr. Chairman, 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 548, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 548, line 25, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $4,000,000)''. Page 549, line 1, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 578, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 578, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 445, the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Pressley) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Massachusetts.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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