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Melvin Watt: We were expecting Congresswoman Waters. I would ask unanimous consent that this amendment be delayed until we can…

On the recordJune 23, 2011
We were expecting Congresswoman Waters. I would ask unanimous consent that this amendment be delayed until we can determine whether she is still planning to offer it. The Acting CHAIR. The Committee of the Whole is unable to reorder the amendments.
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina
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Jun 23, 2011

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