[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5536-S5538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-1982. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice (Notice 2003-
     23)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1983. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Estimated Tax Payments (Rev. Rul. 2003-34)'' 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1984. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Abusive Offshore Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Notice 
     2003-22)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1985. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department 
     Stores--February 2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003-42)'' received on April 
     22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1986. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Applicable Federal Rates--May 2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003-45)'' 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1987. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Action on Decision: Coordinated Issue: Contingent 
     Liabilities (AOD 2003-17)'' received on April 22, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1988. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice of Significant Reduction in the Rate of Future 
     Benefit Accrual (1545-BA08)'' received on April 22, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1989. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Overrecovered Fuel Costs (Rev. Rul. 2003-39)'' received on 
     April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1990. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Guidance Regarding the Active Trade or Business Requirement 
     under Section 355(b) (Rev. Rul. 2003-38)'' received on April 
     22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1991. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Accounting Period Change Term and Condition 
     (Rev. Proc. 2003-34)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1992. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Section 9100 relief for 338 elections (Rev. Proc. 2003-
     33)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1993. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tax Return Preparers--Electronic Filing (1545-BC12)'' 
     received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1994. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Depreciation of Tires (Rev. Proc. 2002-27)'' received on 
     April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1995. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Aircraft Engines 
     CT7 Series Turboprop Engines; Docket No. 99-NE-48 (2120-AA64) 
     (2003-0168)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1996. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300B2 and B4 Series 
     Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series 
     Airplanes; docket no. 2001-NM-378 (2120-AA64) (2003-0169)'' 
     received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1997. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP and 
     800 Airplanes; docket no. 2001-NM-18 (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0170)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1998. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB SF340A Series 
     Airplanes; Docket no. 2000-NM-420 (2120-AA64) (2003-0171)'' 
     received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1999. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Surface Area Airspace and 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Jefferson City, MO; 
     CORRECTION (2120-AA66) (2003-0072)'' received on April 28, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2000. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Emmetsburg, IA; Docket 
     no. 03-ACE-18 (2120-AA66) (2003-0073)'' received on April 28, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-2001. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Circleville, OH; 
     CORRECTION; Docket no. 02-AGL-08 (2120-AA66) (2003-0074)'' 
     received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2002. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Hampton, IA; Docket no. 
     03-ACE-20 (2120-AA66) (2003-0075)'' received on April 28, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2003. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Fairont, NE; Docket no. 
     03-ACE-1 (2120-AA66) (2003-0078)'' received on April 28, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2004. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Kookuk, IA; Docket no. 
     03-ACE-22 (2120-AA66) (2003-0077)'' received on April 28, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2005. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Hazen, ND; Docket no. 00-
     AGL-25 (2120-AA66) (2003-0076)'' received on April 28, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2006. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 757-200, 757-200CB, 
     and 757-200PF Series Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-NM-315 (2120-
     AA64) (2003-0167)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2007. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E, Airspace Areas; Air 
     Traffic Service Routes for Comments; Docket no. FAA-2003-
     14698 (2120-AH77)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2008. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Part 145 Review: Repair Stations; Correction; Docket No. 
     FAA-1999-5836 (2120-AC38) (2003-0002)'' received on April 22, 
     2003 ; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2009. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Flightcrew Compartment Access and Door Designs; Docket no. 
     FAA-2001-10770; SFAR 92-5 (2120-AH97)'' received on April 22, 
     2003 ; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2010. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Protection Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and 
     Airspace of Iraq; Docket no. FAA-2003-14766; SFAR 77; 
     technical amendment (2120-ZZ41)'' received on April 22, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2011. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (19); Amdt. No. 3052 (2120-AA65) (2003-0020)'' 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2012. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (48); Amdt. No. 3051 (2120-AA65) (2003-0019)'' 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2013. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Correction; Herington, 
     KS; Docket no. 03-ACE-10 (2120-AA66) (2003-0070)'' received 
     on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2014. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Rome, NY; Delay of 
     Effective Date; Docket no. 02-AEA-13 (2120-AA66) ((2003-
     0071)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2015. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Surface Area Airspace and 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Jefferson City, MO; docket 
     no. 02-ACE-14 (2120-AA66) (2003-0069)'' received on April 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2016. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class 
     E Airspace; Dubuque, IA; Docket no. 03-ACE-16 (2120-AA66) 
     (2003-0068)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2017. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Class E Airspace; Brookfield, MO; Docket no. 
     03-ACE-3 (2120-AA66) (2003-0067)'' received on April 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2018. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Collision Avoidance Systems; Docket no. FAA-2001-10910 
     (2120-AG90)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2019. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: 
     Wiscasset, ME, Maine Yankee Reactor Pressure Vessel Removal 
     (CGD01-03-019)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science , and Transportation.
       EC-2020. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Regatta and Marine Parade Regulations; 
     SLR; Miami Beach Super Boat Race, Miami Beach, Florida 
     (CGD07-03-041)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2021. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Mississippi 
     River, Iowa and Illinois (CGD08-02-020) (1625-AA09) (2003-
     0007)'' received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2022. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Regatta and Marine Parade Regulations; 
     SLR; (Including 3 regulations) [CGD05-02-0511] [CGD05-02-056] 
     [CGD05-02-069] (1625-AA08) (2003-0002)'' received on April 
     22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2023. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: 
     Protection of Tank Ships, Puget Sound, WA (CGD13-02-018) 
     (1625-AA00) (2003-0009)'' received on April 16, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2024. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Waters 
     Adjacent to San Diego County, CA [COTP San Diego 03-014] 
     (1625-AA00) (2003-0008)'' received on April 16, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2025. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: 
     Coronado Bay, San Diego, California [COTP San Diego 03-013] 
     (1625-AA00) (2003-0007)'' received on April 16, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2026. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: Olympic View 
     Resource Area EPA Superfund Cleanup Site, Commencement Bay, 
     Tacoma, WA (CGD13-02-016) (1625-AA11) (2003-0002)'' received 
     on April 16, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2027. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: (Including 2 
     Regulations) [CGD08-03014] [CGD09-03-209] (1625-AA11) (2000-
     0003)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2028. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; (Including 3 
     Regulations) [CGD01-03-031] [CGD05-03-037] (1625-

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     AA09) (2003-0009)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2029. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage 
     Grounds Regulations/Security Zones; Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and 
     Kauai, HI (CGD14-03-001)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2030. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: 
     Passenger Vessels, Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone 
     (CGD01-03-001) (1625-AA00) (2003-0011)'' received on April 
     28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2031. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: 
     (Including 3 Regulations) [COTP San Juan 03-047] [COPT 
     Southeast Alaska 03-001] [CGD01-03-028] (1625-AA00) (2003-
     0011)'' received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2032. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Administrator, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2033. A communication from the Legal Advisor, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Parts 2, 73, 74, 80, 90, and 97 of the 
     Commission's Rules to Implement Decisions from World 
     Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Brands 
     Below 28000 kHz (ET Doc. 02-16, FCC Number 03-39)'' received 
     on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2034. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Requirement for Low-Speed Electric Bicycles (FR Doc. 03-
     3423, 68 FR 7072)'' received on April 16, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2035. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 41st 
     Annual Report of the activities of the Federal Maritime 
     Commission for fiscal year 2002, which ended September 30, 
     2002'' received on April 16, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2036. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report relative to the certification 
     that Moldova is committed to the courses of action described 
     in section 1203 (d) of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act 
     of 1993, received on April 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-2037. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Reserve Affiars, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department of Defense STARBASE Program Management Report, 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-2038. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Health Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report relative to providing benefits to Veterans, received 
     on April 16, 2003; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2039. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, International Security Policy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction to Congress Fiscal Year 2004'' received on April 
     22, 2003; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2040. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Health Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report relative to the Veterans Affairs Department furnishing 
     health care to members of Armed Forces of active duty during 
     and immediately following a national disaster as declared by 
     the President of the United States, received on April 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2041. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Department of Labor's 2002 Finding on the Worst Forms of 
     Child Labor'' received on April 24, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2042. A communication from the Director, National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     entitled ``FY 2002 Management and Performance Highlights'' 
     received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2043. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of proposed legislation relative to providing 
     permanent, indefinite appropriation to allow the Department 
     of the Treasury's Financial Management Service to reimburse 
     financial institutions directly, received on April 28, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2044. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Twenty-Fifth 
     Annual Report to Congress Pursuant to Section 815 of the Fair 
     Debt Collection Practices Act; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2045. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Banking and Finance, Departmental Offices, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``31 CFR Part 50--Terrorism 
     Risk Insurance Program (1505-AA98)'' received on April 16, 
     2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.

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