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On the recordJune 13, 2012
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2406 to the instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes amendment numbered 2406 to the instructions of the motion to recommit S. 3240. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To eliminate certain working lands conservation programs) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. _____. ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN WORKING LANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. (a) Conservation Stewardship Program.--Subchapter B of chapter 2 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3838d et seq.) is repealed. (b) Environmental Quality Incentives Program.--Chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.) is repealed.
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