[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 75 (Monday, June 10, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5262]
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         MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2600 AND H.R. 2143

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, there are two bills at the desk due for a 
second reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to read the two 
bills en bloc, and then I would object to any further proceedings at 
this time with respect to these measures.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will read the bills by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 2600) to ensure the continuing financial 
     capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risk from 
     terrorism.
       A bill (H.R. 2143) to make repeal of the estate tax 
     permanent.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be 
placed on the calendar.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming, Mr. Thomas, is 
recognized.

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