I call up my amendment numbered 1660, which is at the desk, and ask that it be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Maine [Ms. Collins], for herself, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Toomey, proposes an amendment numbered 1660. (The text of the amendment is printed in the Record of Wednesday, February 15, 2012, under ``Text of Amendments.'')
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