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“PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S8087 on July 24, 1997.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, in behalf of Mr. Bingaman, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to Dr. Robert Simon on detail from the Department of Energy to his staff, during the pendency of Senate Resolution 98 or any votes occurring thereupon.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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