[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3559]
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                MEASURE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME--S. 1981

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I understand that S. 1981, which was 
introduced earlier today by Senator Hutchinson, is at the desk. I now 
ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1981) to preserve the balance of rights between 
     employers, employees, and labor organizations, which is 
     fundamental to our system of collective bargaining while 
     preserving the rights of workers to organize, or otherwise 
     engage in concerted activities protected under the National 
     Labor Relations Act.

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and I 
object to my own request on behalf of Members on the other side of the 
aisle.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill will be read the second time on the 
next legislative day.

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