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Beto O'Rourke: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 8058. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 312, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. O'Rourke) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2013

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