Madam President, I thank the Senator from West Virginia. Some questions were raised about parts of the bill relating to accessibility to Medicare by postal employees. I think there has been a good meeting of the minds with this modification. I support the amendment as modified and urge its adoption by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 2073, as modified. Amendment (No. 2073), as modified, was agreed to.
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