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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strike a reduction in the supplemental nutrition assistance program and increase funding for the fresh fruit and vegetable program, with an offset that limits crop insurance reimbursements to providers) Beginning on page 312, strike line 9 and all that follows through the end of page 313. On page 361, strike lines 1 through 8 and insert the following: SEC. 4207. PURCHASE OF COMMODITIES BY COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION. When the Secretary considers the purchasing of commodities by the Commodity Credit Corporation or under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), in addition to other appropriate considerations, the Secretary may consider the needs of the States and the demands placed on emergency feeding organizations. SEC. 4208. FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM. Section 19(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.…
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York
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Jun 19, 2012

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