Nydia M. Velazquez: “I'm very grateful to the chairman. The success of our response to this…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2013

I'm very grateful to the chairman. The success of our response to this tragedy hinges on helping residents rehabilitate the structures they call home. {time} 1730 It is essential that the resources necessary to provide secure housing for New Yorkers and other residents in New Jersey and Connecticut are made available. Madam Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time, and I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman withdraws her amendment. There was no objection. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Huelskamp The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 8 printed in part C of House Report 113-1.

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Nydia M. Velazquez

New York

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Jan 15, 2013

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