[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S11879]
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              SPECIALTY CROPS COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2004

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 3242, which is at the 
desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 3242) to ensure an abundant and affordable 
     supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other 
     specialty crops for American consumers and international 
     markets by enhancing the competitiveness of United States-
     grown specialty crops, and for other purposes.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
  Mr. ALEXANDER. I ask unanimous consent the bill be read a third time 
and passed and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The bill (H.R. 3242) was read the third time and passed.

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