[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1629-E1630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               H.R. 1694

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, earlier today I asked unanimous consent 
that my name be removed as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1694.
  I urged a change in the language to strengthen support for our 
veteran business

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owners by establishing a dedicated funding stream. Unfortunately the 
bill sponsor declined to make this change.
  I urge my colleagues to instead support H.R. 3997 which would much 
more effectively ensure that our veteran business owners have the 
opportunity to compete and succeed.

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