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Steve Cohen: I am going to close by saying that one day-- one day, this House will see that we need to have more and more money put…

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
I am going to close by saying that one day-- one day, this House will see that we need to have more and more money put into research on energy efficiency and renewables and not into fossil fuel. I feel a cold wind coming from the South, and I realize that today is not that day, but one day, one day. I feel a chill coming, and I don't want anyone else to get a cold. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Tennessee? There was no objection. Amendment Offered by Mr. McClintock Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 19, line 12, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,789,000,000)''. Page 19, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $150,000,000)''. Page 20, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $717,000,000)''. Page 21, line 2, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $593,000,000)''. Page 21, line 3, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $120,000,000)''. Page 59, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $3,099,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 641, the gentleman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr.…
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Jul 9, 2014

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