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On the recordApril 17, 2012
I got ahead of myself. Reading was one of my better subjects, but I skipped a line. Motion to Recommit With Amendment No. 2017 Mr. President, I have a motion to recommit the bill with instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to recommit the bill, S. 1789, to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment numbered 2017. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: SEC. __ This Act shall become effective 3 days after enactment.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Apr 17, 2012

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