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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
Let me just say that the evidence of how important this language is is by way of a group in Texas that was able to secure by legislation--with the gentlelady from the District of Columbia's excellent assistance--a military museum that was held by the General Services Administration. This group of veterans is making it a productive site and a productive part of our local community that evidences what we can secure with this language. Again, I ask my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 5 will not be offered. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Carnahan The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 printed in House Report 112-385.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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