On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Madam President, I think the managers are aware that I am going to make a unanimous consent request shortly on a bill that deals with Members' pay in the event of a government shutdown. I have been told we are waiting to see--there is apparently one objection on the Republican side. If we can clear it, then this will be passed. If not, then I will be back later to make the same request. I say to my friend from Vermont and my friend from Iowa that I support the managers' package. It is terrific. One of the things in there is a Coburn-Boxer amendment that would keep the patent fees in the Patent Office. I am so glad the chairman sees it that way because we have such a tremendous backlog. I will be happy to yield to my friend.
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