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On the recordJune 3, 2013
I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for a second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes. A bill (H.R. 271) to clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Jun 3, 2013

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