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On the recordJune 6, 2012
I have a motion to instruct the conferees on the transportation conference bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Doggett moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4348 be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in section 100201 of the Senate amendment (relating to stop tax haven abuse--authorizing special measures against foreign jurisdictions, financial institutions, and others that significantly impede United States tax enforcement). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XXII, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Doggett) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Grimm) each will control 30 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas
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Jun 6, 2012

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