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October 7, 1999
                                                         October 7, 1999





                    SENATE--Thursday, October 7, 1999

  The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was called to order by the President 
pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Today's prayer will be offered by our 
guest Chaplain, Dr. John C. Compton, First Baptist Church of 
Alexandria, VA. He is the guest of Senator Helms.
  We are delighted to have you with us.
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