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On the recordJune 16, 2011
The committee would be very pleased to work with the gentleman from New Mexico and myself in particular since my daughter is a new resident of your State. The CHAIR. The Chair is prepared to rule. The Chair finds that this amendment imposes new duties on the Secretary, specifically a duty to determine the activities of entities receiving certain funds in the bill. The amendment therefore constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. Amendment Offered by Mrs. Blackburn
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Cynthia Lummis
Republican · Wyoming
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Jun 16, 2011

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