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On the recordJanuary 7, 2016
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 22, line 24, insert before the period the following: ``, except that the term `agency' does not include an independent establishment as defined in section 104''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 580, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Maryland.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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