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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Senate section on pages S1935 on March 14, 2002.
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred as indicated:
EC-5730. A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Bureau of Land Management Appropriations Reauthorization Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-5731. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Analog Spectrum Lease Fee Act''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5732. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Promoting Certainty in Upcoming Spectrum Auctions Act''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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