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        <title>A concurrent resolution providing for corrections to the enrollment of the bill S. 2590.</title>
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        <text>Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 114, enrollment corrections on S. 2590 have been made.</text>
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        <text>By Senator Collins from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 109-329. Additional views filed.</text>
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