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On the recordFebruary 26, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, beginning on line 10, strike ``, at the State's discretion,''. Page 35, line 24, strike ``may'' and insert ``shall''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 125, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Meeks) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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