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Peter Welch: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJune 9, 2016
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 17, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 17, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $250,000)''. Page 17, line 23, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $250,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 771, 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
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 9, 2016

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