William H. Frist: “I further ask that the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2006

I further ask that the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate with a ratio of 11 to 9, the full membership of the HELP Committee. There being no objection, the Chair appointed Mr. Enzi, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Frist, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Burr, Mr. Isakson, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Harkin, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Bingaman, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Reed, and Mrs. Clinton conferees on the part of the Senate. ____________________

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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