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“PERSONAL EXPLANATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2350-E2351 on Nov. 20, 2003.
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PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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HON. BETTY McCOLLUM
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, due to a scheduling conflict, I was unable to vote on rollcall votes 620 to 623. Had I been present, I would have voted the following:
On rollcall vote 620, S.J. Res. 22--Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service, I would have voted ``aye''.
On rollcall vote 621, S.J. Res. 18--Commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years, I would have voted
``aye''.
On rollcall vote 622, H. Con. Res. 299--Honoring Mr. Sargent Shriver for his dedication and service to the United States of America, I would have voted ``aye''.
On rollcall vote 623, on hour of meeting, I would have voted ``aye''.
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