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 116, lines 15 through 20, strike section 240. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oklahoma.
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