[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10999]
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                    AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET


                      committee on armed services

  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet on Friday, September 
25, 1998, at 10 a.m. in closed session, to receive a briefing on the 
worldwide threat and status of U.S. military forces and potential 
operational requirements.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     committee on foreign relations

  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate on Friday, September 25, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. to hold two 
hearings.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     subcommittee on investigations

  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent on behalf of the 
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Governmental Affairs 
Committee to meet on Friday, September 25, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. for a 
hearing on the topic of ``Improving the Safety of Food Imports.''
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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