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On the recordJuly 21, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. 211. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to purchase, acquire, install, or use any medium screw base compact fluorescent lamp or light bulb. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 359, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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