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On the recordNovember 7, 2011
Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills for the second time. A bill (H.R. 1070) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to exempt a certain class of securities from such Act. A bill (H.R. 1965) to amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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