[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 43 (Thursday, March 18, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S2969]
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                    AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET


                      committee on Armed Services

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet on Thursday, March 
18, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., in open session, to receive testimony on the 
Defense authorization request for fiscal year 2000 and the Future Years 
Defense Program.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                          committee on finance

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, the Finance Committee requests unanimous 
consent to conduct a hearing on Thursday, March 18, 1999, beginning at 
10:00 a.m., in room 215, Dirksen.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


          committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to 
meet during the sessions of the Senate on Thursday, March 18, 1999 and 
Friday, March 19, 1999. The purpose of these meetings will be to 
consider S. 326, the Patients' Bill of Rights, and several nominations.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                    select committee on intelligence

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select 
Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. to hold a closed 
hearing on Intelligence Matters.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


             subcommittee on east asian and pacific affairs

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs be authorized to meet 
during the session of the Senate on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 10:00 
p.m. to hold a hearing.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                subcommittee on readiness and management

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management support of the Committee on 
Armed Services be authorized to meet at 2:00 on Thursday, March 18, 
1999, in open session, to review the readiness of the United States Air 
Force and Army Operating Forces.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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