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On the recordAugust 3, 2006
we have had a very full day today addressing the Family Prosperity Act, the Pension Protection Act, and the Department of Defense appropriations bill. We will complete the Department of Defense appropriations funding bill in September. Senators Stevens and Inouye have worked very hard in getting us this far on the bill, and we have a commitment from the Democratic leader to finish this bill by Wednesday when we return. Members should be prepared for a busy start of the week and should note that the first vote of the week will be on Tuesday, September 5, at 5:30 for a circuit court nomination. ____________________
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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