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“MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S12156-S12157 on Dec. 2, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
At 12:53 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bills, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:
H.R. 3029. An act to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.
H.R. 3598. An act to ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources.
H.R. 3667. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16555 Springs Street in White Springs, Florida, as the ``Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building''.
Enrolled Bills Signed
At 2:54 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills:
S. 1599. An act to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws.
S. 1860. An act to permit each current member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to serve for 3 terms.
The enrolled bills were subsequently signed by the President pro tempore (Mr. Byrd).
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At 3:12 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bill, without amendment:
S. 1422. An act to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews.
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