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On the recordJune 4, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. The amount otherwise provided by this Act for necessary expenses for the ``Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Salaries and Expenses'' is hereby reduced by $1. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentleman from Oregon and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oregon.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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