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        <text>DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 3794.</text>
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        <text>Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7769-7770; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7769; text as passed Senate: CR S7769-7770)</text>
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        <text>Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.</text>
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        <title>S. 3794, FOR VETS Act of 2010</title>
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