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Ed Markey: I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2012
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 3, strike the period at line 12 and insert a semicolon, and after line 12 insert the following: unless it is found by the Secretary of Interior, in consultation with Secretary of Health and Human Services, that such a rule would reduce the prevalence of pulmonary disease, lung cancer, or cardiovascular disease or reduce the prevalence of birth defects or reproductive problems in pregnant women or children. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 788, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Sep 20, 2012

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