[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S16141]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 282--PROVIDING THE FUNDING TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE 
OFFICIAL EXPENSES OF A PRELIMINARY MEETING RELATIVE TO THE FORMATION OF 
         A UNITED STATES SENATE-CHINA INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

  Mr. STEVENS submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 282

       Resolved, That--
       (1) there is authorized within the contingent fund of the 
     Senate under the appropriation account ``miscellaneous 
     items'' $75,000 for fiscal year 2004 to assist in meeting the 
     official expenses of a preliminary meeting relative to the 
     formation of a United States Senate-China interparliamentary 
     group including travel, per diem, conference room expenses, 
     hospitality expenses, and food and food-related expenses;
       (2) such expenses shall be paid on vouchers to be approved 
     by the President pro tempore of the Senate; and
       (3) the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to advance 
     such sums as necessary to carry out this resolution.

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