William H. Frist said "today we made some progress on the Defense appropriations bill. Chairman Stevens and Senator Inouye will be here all day tomorrow with the goal of finishing the bill tomorrow evening. Those serious about offering amendments to the bill should be working with the two managers and talking to them early in the morning. Moments ago, I filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5970, the House-passed bill that includes the death tax reform, the tax relief extenders, and the minimum wage increase. Under the regular order, that vote will occur on Friday morning, unless we reach an agreement to change that timing. I reiterate to my colleagues that we have some very important votes over the next few days, and Senators should be ready for a busy couple of days. It looks like we will be voting tomorrow night, and I ask all Members to adjust their schedules accordingly. ___________________

On the recordAugust 2, 2006

today we made some progress on the Defense appropriations bill. Chairman Stevens and Senator Inouye will be here all day tomorrow with the goal of finishing the bill tomorrow evening. Those serious about offering amendments to the bill should be working with the two managers and talking to them early in the morning. Moments ago, I filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5970, the House-passed bill that includes the death tax reform, the tax relief extenders, and the minimum wage increase. Under the regular order, that vote will occur on Friday morning, unless we reach an agreement to change that timing. I reiterate to my colleagues that we have some very important votes over the next few days, and Senators should be ready for a busy couple of days. It looks like we will be voting tomorrow night, and I ask all Members to adjust their schedules accordingly. ____________________

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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