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On the recordJanuary 9, 2020
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 46, line 12, strike ``or cooking utensil'' and insert ``cooking utensil, carpet, or rug, clothing, or upholstered furniture''. Page 46, beginning on line 14, strike ``or cooking utensil'' and insert ``cooking utensil, carpet, rug, clothing, or upholstered furniture''. Page 46, beginning on line 17, strike ``or cooking utensil'' and insert ``cooking utensil, carpet, rug, clothing, or upholstered furniture''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 779, the gentlewoman from Maine (Ms. Pingree) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maine.
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Chellie Pingree
Democratic · Maine

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