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On the recordSeptember 12, 2017
As the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), 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 282, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 283, line 3, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000)''. Page 296, line 7, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 504, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Tennessee.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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