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On the recordMay 8, 2012
Assuming this role from my caucus, the first visit I made was to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Virginia. This work is very, very important that the gentlelady from Florida has pointed out because of the pervasiveness of the Internet and the need for more resources. The Senate bill has a carve-out of some $21 million. This would be a carve-out of $30 million. I rise to say that I also support this amendment, and I thank the chairman for his agreement. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz). The amendment was agreed to.
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Chaka Fattah
Pennsylvania
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May 8, 2012

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