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On the recordJune 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,300,000)''. Page 34, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. Page 34, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 964, the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Welch) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Vermont.
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Peter Welch
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