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“MEETINGS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S7414 on June 4, 2003.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS
committee on agriculture, nutrition, and forestry
Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I announce that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will conduct a hearing on June 12, 2003 in SR-328A at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) implementation of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 and related crop insurance issues.
permanent subcommittee on investigations
Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing entitled ``Patient Safety: Instilling Hospitals with a Culture of Continuous Improvement.'' The Subcommittee intends to examine the progress made and obstacles that remain in the health care industry in terms of patient safety through better management, reducing costs and increasing quality.
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 9 a.m., in Room 342 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. For further information, please contact Joseph V. Kennedy of the Subcommittee staff at 224-3721.
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