[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 125 (Thursday, September 11, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S11426]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            THE SENATE WEEK

  Mr. FRIST. I close with some announcements. We had a good, productive 
week. We completed the Labor-HHS appropriations bill after 7 days of 
consideration. We had 68 amendments considered. We disposed of all 68 
amendments. We had 25 rollcall votes. I congratulate both of the 
managers who did just a superb job in staying focused, handling some 
very difficult situations but allowing time for debate and votes. We 
have completed that bill. Both Senator Specter and Senator Harkin did a 
superb job.
  Senator Allen helped clear the way for Senate action on H.R. 978 with 
regard to the disability compensation computation bill which can now go 
to the President's desk.
  Earlier today the Senate spoke with a voice vote as it unanimously 
adopted S. Res. 224 relating to the second anniversary of September 11.
  Next week I look forward to beginning a fresh week and continuing on 
our appropriations process. Again, we have a number of appropriations 
bills to address. We have made real progress; in fact, five 
appropriations bills. If you look at the overall amount of money, that 
is probably 70 percent of the overall amount of money appropriated. So 
we are making progress. It is tough--slower than I would like, but we 
are making steady progress.

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