On the recordAugust 3, 2006
the only thing I ask is that the distinguished manager of the bill amend his consent to indicate there will be no second-degree amendments in order prior to the vote.
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govinfo.govthe only thing I ask is that the distinguished manager of the bill amend his consent to indicate there will be no second-degree amendments in order prior to the vote.
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