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Nydia M. Velazquez: I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2013
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 21, line 17, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $12,500,000)''. Page 21, line 18, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $12,500,000)''. Page 40, line 10, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $12,500,000)''. Page 43, line 7, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $25,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 23, the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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Jan 15, 2013

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