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On the recordJune 2, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk concerning rape kits. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 33, line 5, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $4,000,000)''. Page 49, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $4,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentleman from Tennessee and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Tennessee. {time} 1915
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Steve Cohen
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