“I have never seen anybody want anything so much as people want those tickets.”
“It is critically important that the CFTC’s exclusive authority over Prediction Markets is maintained, and that they will thrive.”
“Everything checked out PERFECTLY.”
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On the recordMay 4, 2023
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1465 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baltic Security Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. BALTIC SECURITY INITIATIVE. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out an initiative, to be known as the ``Baltic Security Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of deepening security cooperation with the Baltic countries. (b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--The Initiative required by subsection (a) shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities provided in title 10, United States Code.…
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Democratic · Illinois
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