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On the recordJuly 21, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk that has been made in order under the rule. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 9, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $619,200)''. Page 5, line 22, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $619,200)''. Page 6, line 8, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $619,200)''. Page 37, line 7, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $619,200)''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 359, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Watt) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina.
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina

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