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On the recordMarch 14, 2013
Mr. President, I send an amendment in the nature of a second-degree to the desk and ask that it be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no objection, the clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Illinois [Mr. Durbin] proposes an amendment numbered 123 to amendment No. 115. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following: (d) This section shall become effective 1 day after the date of enactment.
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Dick Durbin
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