February 3, 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 PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

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(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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