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On the recordJune 20, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: On page 14, after line 9, insert the following: SEC. 207. CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE. Section 302 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Public health.--The term `public health'-- ``(A) refers to the health of members of the species homo sapiens; and ``(B) does not refer to the health of corporations or any other non-living entities.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 691, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Virginia.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia
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Jun 20, 2012

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