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“MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S4790-S4791 on May 22, 2008.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
At 10:13 a.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House having proceeded to reconsider the bill (H.R. 2712) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes, returned by the President of the United States with his objections, to the House of Representatives, In which I originated, it was resolved that the said bill pass, two-thirds of the House of Representatives agreeing to pass the same.
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At 1:40 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 and joint resolution, without amendment:
S. 2829. An act to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2008, Which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 17. Joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.
The message also announced that the House has passed the following bills, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:
H.R. 752. An act to direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients.
H.R. 1771. An act to assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes.
H.R. 3323. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3819. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to Department facilities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4841. An act to approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5787. An act to amend title 40, United States Code, to enhance authorities with regard to real property that has yet to be reported excess, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5826. An act to increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5856. An act to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
The message further announced that the House has agreed to the following concurrent resolutions, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:
H. Con. Res. 300. Concurrent resolution recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in improving the health and promoting the resiliency of coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 325. Concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission's Historical Preservation and Museum Program, which began on June 15, 1958, and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 334. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
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At 6:39 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bill, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:
H.R. 6124. An act to provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
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