[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 27 (Friday, February 17, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2118

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, S. 2118 is at the desk and due for a second 
reading.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by 
title for the second time.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 2118) to remove unelected, unaccountable 
     bureaucrats from seniors' personal health decisions by 
     repealing the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

  Mr. REID. I object to any further proceedings with respect to this 
legislation.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the 
bill will be placed on the calendar.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have to give a few remarks. They are very 
short in nature. Then my friend can proceed, but I will maintain the 
floor for just a few minutes.

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