[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 116 (Tuesday, September 26, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S9326]
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           STRENGTHENING ABUSE AND NEGLECT COURTS ACT OF 2000

  Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 737, S. 2272.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 2272) to improve the administrative efficiency 
     and effectiveness of the nation's abuse and neglect courts 
     and for other purposes consistent with the Adoption and Safe 
     Families Act of 1997.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.

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