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

On the recordApril 30, 2015
I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 223, 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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Apr 30, 2015

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