On the recordJuly 14, 2011
I call up amendment No. 553. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Coburn], for Mr. McCain, proposes an amendment numbered 553.
I call up amendment No. 553. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Coburn], for Mr. McCain, proposes an amendment numbered 553.
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