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Alan Simpson: Woman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to…

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
Woman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 641, the gentleman from Texas and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming
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Jul 10, 2014

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