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“AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S1998-S1999 on March 5, 1997.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET
committee on agriculture, nutrition and forestry
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be allowed to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 9 a.m. in SR-328A to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture Business Plan and Reorganization Management.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so so ordered.
committee on finance
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, the Finance Committee requests unanimous consent to conduct a hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, beginning at 10 a.m. in room 215 Dirksen.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on governmental affairs
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent on behalf of the Governmental Affairs Committee to meet on Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. for a hearing on high-risk issues.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on labor and human resources
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Labor and Human Resources be authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 9 a.m.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on rules and administration
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules and Administration be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, 1997 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until business is completed, to hold a oversight hearing to review the budget and operations of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms, Architect of the Capitol, and the National Gallery of Art.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on airland forces
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Airland Forces be authorized to meet on Tuesday, March 5, 1997, at 10 a.m. in open session, to receive testimony on the Defense authorization request for fiscal year 1998 and the future years Defense program.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on aviation
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet on March 5, 1997, at 10 a.m. on the Gore Commission/Aviation Safety.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on personnel
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 2 p.m. in open session, to receive testimony on recruiting and retention policies within the Department of Defense and the military services in review of the Defense authorization request for fiscal year 1998 and the future years Defense program.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on strategic forces
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 1997 to receive testimony on Defense programs to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the Department of Defense budget request for fiscal year 1998 and the future years Defense program.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on superfund, waste control and risk assessment
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Control and Risk Assessment be granted permission to conduct a hearing Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m., hearing room SD-406, on the reauthorization of Superfund, including S. 8, the Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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