[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 99 (Monday, July 6, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S7150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   MEASURE READ FIRST TIME--H.R. 2454

  Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I understand that H.R. 2454 has been 
received from the House and is at the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. MERKLEY. I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will state the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 2454) to create clean energy jobs, achieve 
     energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and 
     transition to a clean energy economy.

  Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask for its second reading and object 
to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative 
day.

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