[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    EXPEDITED BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES

 Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, the expedited bankruptcy 
procedures provided in Chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code are extremely 
important for family farmers struggling during difficult times. I have 
been working diligently to extend these provisions and to make them 
permanent. I am pleased that both the Farm Bill and the Bankruptcy Bill 
Conference Committees are currently considering permanent extensions. 
The bill we are about to pass is an important stop-gap measure that 
will provide much needed assistance to family farmers until a permanent 
extension is enacted.

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