[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 126 (Tuesday, October 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3018

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my understanding that S. 3018 
introduced earlier today by Senators Baucus and Grassley is at the desk 
and due for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. REID. I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 3018) to amend title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act to enhance beneficiary access to quality health 
     care services under the medicare program, and for other 
     purposes.

  Mr. REID. I now ask for its second reading but object to my own 
request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will 
receive its second reading on the next legislative day.

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