[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. DAVID D. PHELPS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 39 and No. 40, had I been 
present, I would have voted yes. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend 
the vote due to circumstances at home. Several Illinois steelworkers 
may lose their jobs due to the closing of a few large plants, and I 
felt the need to show my support for these workers and their families.

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