[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 3018

  Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I understand that S. 3018 is at the 
desk and is due for its second reading.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. DASCHLE. I ask that S. 3018 be read for a second time, and then 
object to any further proceedings on this bill at this time.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill for 
the second time.
  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.

  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the 
bill will be placed on the calendar.

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