[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 26 (Wednesday, March 3, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning there will be a period of 
morning business until 10:30 a.m. Following morning business, the 
Senate will begin consideration of S. 1637, the Jumpstart JOBS or, as 
it is also known, the FSC/ETI bill. Senators Grassley and Baucus will 
be here through the morning to begin working through the amendments as 
they are offered.
  Over the last couple of weeks we have been attempting to work out an 
agreement for consideration of the bill with the Democratic leadership. 
With the March 1 deadline behind us, it is imperative we attempt to 
consider this bill in an expeditious way. We have been unable, 
unfortunately, to reach agreement with our colleagues on the other side 
of the aisle to limit the nature of the amendments to the underlying 
bill. Thus, we are proceeding today in good faith and hope we can 
consider related amendments in order to make progress. Again, the March 
1 deadline has passed. It is incumbent upon us to address this bill in 
an organized and expeditious way.
  Rollcall votes can be expected today in relation to the Jumpstart 
JOBS bill. We will alert all Members as the votes are scheduled. It is 
critical that we work aggressively on the bill Wednesday, Thursday, and 
Friday of this week. Next week we will be going to the budget.

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