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On the recordMay 24, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 43, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $15,000,000)''. Page 50, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $15,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 743, the gentleman from Pennsylvania and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
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Scott Perry
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