January 23, 2000

Mr. President:

Your COMMITTEES' COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and finds same to be GERMANE, in accordance with constitutional provisions, and thence referred to the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

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(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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