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G. K. Butterfield: I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At…

On the recordJuly 10, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ___. It is the sense of Congress that the Army Corps of Engineers should take into consideration and prioritize emergency operations, repairs, mitigation activities, and other activities in response to or in anticipation of any flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster when evaluating construction projects. Mr. BUTTERFIELD (during the reading). Madam Chair, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from North Carolina? There was no objection.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina
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Jul 10, 2013

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