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On the recordJune 20, 2012
I ask that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (Purpose: To improve the community wood energy program) On page 914, line 14, strike ``Section'' and insert the following: (a) Definition of Biomass Consumer Cooperative.--Section 9013(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(1) Biomass consumer cooperative.--The term `biomass consumer cooperative' means a consumer membership organization the purpose of which is to provide members with services or discounts relating to the purchase of biomass heating products or biomass heating systems.''. (b) Grant Program.--Section 9013(b)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C.…
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Jun 20, 2012

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