Arlen Specter: “there is now a series of five amendments which have been accepted on both sides. I now ask unanimous consent that the…”

“there is now a series of five amendments which have been accepted on both sides. I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate turn to a series of five amendments which have been accepted on both sides. I start with an amendment on behalf of Senator Frist, No. 2278, and I ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Pennsylvania [Mr. Specter], for Mr. Frist, proposes an amendment numbered 2278.”