[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 22, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 3081

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I understand that H.R. 3081 is at the desk. 
I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 3081) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to provide tax benefits for small businesses, to amend 
     the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum 
     wage, and for other purposes.

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading and object 
to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I did want to propound a unanimous consent 
request with regard to how to proceed on the crop insurance 
legislation, which is the legislation that is next in order for 
consideration. I understand there have been discussions throughout the 
day to work out an agreement on that. I wish to make sure Senator 
Daschle has had a chance to personally review it.
  After consultation with the Democratic leader, I believe we are very 
close to getting an agreement. We believe we can work this out and be 
able to proceed this afternoon. Based on that assurance, I will 
withhold that request at this time. I would like for us to continue to 
work and see if we can get it worked out as soon as possible so we can 
begin to have debate and go forward with amendments. We are thinking in 
terms of maybe six or so amendments and then final passage. We will 
work on that more and will return to that shortly.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts is recognized.

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