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Alan Simpson: “The manager's amendment before us makes several technical and conforming changes to the bill. These are all…”

On the recordJuly 25, 2011
The manager's amendment before us makes several technical and conforming changes to the bill. These are all noncontroversial changes, and they have been shared with the minority. I believe the minority is supportive of the amendment, and I urge its adoption. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson). The amendment was agreed to.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming
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Jul 25, 2011

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