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On the recordApril 24, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, was modified, as follows: (Purpose: To require the Postal Rate Commission to evaluate area mail processing studies) On page 34, strike lines 16 and 17 and insert the following: ``Act of 2012; ``(B) if a complaint described in subparagraph (A) is lodged relating to the closure or consolidation of a postal facility, upon request by the person lodging the complaint, the Postal Regulatory Commission shall determine whether-- ``(i) the area mail processing study relating to the postal facility used an appropriate methodology; and ``(ii) the cost savings identified in the area mail processing study relating to the postal facility are accurate; ``(C) the Postal Regulatory Commission may direct the Postal Service to conduct another area mail processing study or direct the Postal Service to take action as described under subparagraph (D) if the Postal Regulatory Commission determines that-- ``(i) the area mail processing study relating to the postal facility used an inappropriate methodology; or ``(ii) the cost savings identified in the area mail processing study relating to the postal facility are inaccurate; and ``(D) if the Postal Regulatory Commission The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No.…
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Olympia Snowe
Republican · Maine
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Apr 24, 2012

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