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Monday, June 11, 2007

Daily Digest
Senate
a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Re-
Chamber Action serve to invest in alternative energy.
Routine Proceedings, pages S7417–S7495 Pages S7426–32, S7442
Measures Introduced: Six bills and one resolution During consideration of this measure today, Senate
were introduced, as follows: S. 1585–1590, and S. also took the following action:
Res. 230. Page S7451 By a unanimous vote of 91 yeas (Vote No. 208),
three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn,
Measures Reported: having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the
S. 457, to extend the date on which the National motion to close further debate on the motion to pro-
Security Personnel System will first apply to certain ceed to consideration of the bill. Page S7442
defense laboratories. (S. Rept. No. 110–79) A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro-
Page S7451
viding for further consideration of the motion to
Measures Passed: proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately
30th Anniversary of ASEAN–United States 11 a.m., on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 and that all
Dialogue and Relationship: Senate agreed to S. Res. time during morning business and any adjournment
110, expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the or recess count post-cloture; provided further, that at
30th Anniversary of ASEAN–United States dialogue 2:15 p.m., Senate agree to the motion to proceed to
and relationship. Page S7494
consideration of the bill and then begin consider-
ation of the bill. Page S7495
Memorializing Fallen Firefighters: Senate agreed
to S. Res. 171, memorializing fallen firefighters by Nominations Received: Senate received the fol-
lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the lowing nominations:
day of the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Thomas J. Barrett, of Alaska, to be Deputy Sec-
Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Pages S7494–95
retary of Transportation.
2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
Measures Considered: 1 Army nomination in the rank of general.
Attorney General Gonzales Sense of the Senate: 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general.
Senate resumed consideration of the motion to pro- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
ceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 14, expressing the Page S7495
sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notifica-
Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Sen- tion of withdrawal of the following nomination:
ate and of the American people. Pages S7432–41
Michael J. Burns, of New Mexico, to be Assistant
During consideration of this measure today, Senate to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical
also took the following action: and Biological Defense Programs, which was sent to
By 53 yeas to 38 nays, 1 voting present (Vote No. the Senate on January 9, 2007. Page S7495
207), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and
Executive Communications: Page S7450
sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate
rejected the motion to close further debate on the Petitions and Memorials: Pages S7450–51
resolution. Page S7441 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S7451–54
Clean Energy Act: Senate resumed consideration of Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 6, to Pages S7454–59
reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by in- Additional Statements: Pages S7446–49
vesting in clean, renewable, and alternative energy
resources, promoting new emerging energy tech- Amendments Submitted: Pages S7459–94
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nologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S7494
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Privileges of the Floor: Page S7494 June 12, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re-
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s
(Total—208) Pages S7441–42
Record on page S7495.)
Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad-
journed at 7:02 p.m., until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.

House of Representatives
Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia: H. Res. 354, to rec-
Chamber Action ognize the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 pub- celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power pro-
lic bills, H.R. 2639–2640, 2644–2668; and 5 reso- duction, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney La-
lutions, H. Con. Res. 167; and H. Res. 474–477, nier, Georgia; Pages H6186–87
were introduced. Pages H6234–35
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v.
Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6235–36 Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: the United States: H. Res. 431, to recognize the
H. Res. 473, providing for consideration of the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing
bill (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the De- interracial marriage within the United States;
partment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year Pages H6187–89
ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110–184); Amending title 4, United States Code, to en-
H.R. 2641, making appropriations for energy and courage the display of the flag of the United States
water development and related agencies for the fiscal on Father’s Day: H.R. 2356, to amend title 4,
year ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. United States Code, to encourage the display of the
110–185); flag of the United States on Father’s Day, by a 2⁄3
H.R. 2642, making appropriations for military yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas with none voting
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 448; Pages H6189–92, H6204–05
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110–186); Supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic
H.R. 2643, making appropriations for the Depart- movement: H. Res. 395, to support the ideals and
ment of the Interior, environment, and related agen- values of the Olympic movement; Pages H6192–94
cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 Providing that the Executive Director of the
(H. Rept. 110–187); and Inter-American Development Bank or the Alter-
H.R. 251, to amend the Communications Act of nate Executive Director of the Inter-American De-
1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identifica- velopment Bank may serve on the Board of Direc-
tion information, with an amendment (H. Rept. tors of the Inter-American Foundation: S. 676, to
110–188). Page H6234 provide that the Executive Director of the Inter-
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she American Development Bank or the Alternate Exec-
appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker utive Director of the Inter-American Development
Pro Tempore for today. Page H6185 Bank may serve on the Board of Directors of the
Recess: The House recessed at 12:35 p.m. and re- Inter-American Foundation, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay
convened at 2 p.m. Page H6185
vote of 386 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 449—clearing
the measure for the President; Pages H6194, H6205
Election of committee to attend the funeral of
the late Honorable Craig Thomas: The Chair an- Recognizing and welcoming the delegation of
nounced the Speaker’s appointment of Representative Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Min-
Cubin to the committee to attend the funeral of the isters from the Caribbean to Washington, D.C.,
late Honorable Craig Thomas. Page H6186
and commending the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM) for holding the Conference on the
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Caribbean: H. Res. 418, to recognize and welcome
and pass the following measures: the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and
Recognizing the year 2007 as the official 50th Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean to Wash-
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the Caribbean, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas


with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 450; Committee Meetings
Pages H6194–98, H6205–06 FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL
Recognizing the strong alliance between the Re- GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL
public of Korea and the United States and express- YEAR 2008
ing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its Committee on Appropriations: Ordered reported as
efforts in the global war against terrorism: H. Res. amended, the Financial Services and General Govern-
295, amended, to recognize the strong alliance be- ment Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008.
tween the Republic of Korea and the United States
and to express appreciation to the Republic of Korea COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND
for its efforts in the global war against terrorism; RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
Pages H6198–H6200 FISCAL YEAR 2008
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Recog- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Com-
nizing the strong alliance between the Republic of merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies ap-
Korea and the United States and expressing appre- proved for full Committee action the Commerce,
ciation to the Republic of Korea for its contributions Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropria-
to international efforts to combat terrorism.’’. tions for Fiscal Year 2008.
Page H6200
TRANSPORTATION, AND HUD, AND
Recognizing John Pehle for his contributions to RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
the Nation in helping rescue Jews and other mi- FISCAL YEAR 2008
norities from the Holocaust during World War II:
H. Res. 226, amended, to recognize John Pehle for Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Trans-
his contributions to the Nation in helping rescue portation, and Housing and Urban Development,
Jews and other minorities from the Holocaust during and Related Agencies approved for full Committee
World War II; and Pages H6200–02
action the Transportation, and Housing and Urban
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Recog- Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2008
nizing American government officials who played a
critical role in the creation and activity of the War HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS
Refugee Board in an effort to help rescue Jews and FISCAL YEAR 2008
other persecuted minorities during the Holocaust.’’.
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a vote of 10 to 0,
Page H6202
an open rule providing for consideration of the bill
Stop Arming Iran Act: H.R. 1441, amended, to (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Depart-
prohibit the sale by the Department of Defense of ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending
parts for F–14 fighter aircraft. Pages H6202–04 September 30, 2008. The rule provides for 1 hour
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To of general debate equally divided and controlled by
strengthen controls on the export of surplus parts for the chairman and ranking minority member of the
F–14 fighter aircraft.’’. Page H6204 Committee on Appropriations.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Con- The bill shall be considered as read. The rule
gress—Appointment: Read a letter from the Clerk waives all points of order against consideration of the
of the House wherein she appointed Mr. Bernard bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule
Forrester of Houston, Texas to the Advisory Com- XXI. The rule waives points of order against provi-
mittee on the Records of Congress. Page H6204
sions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2
of rule XXI. During consideration of the bill for
Recess: The House recessed at 4:02 p.m. and recon- amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the
vened at 6:31 p.m. Page H6204 Whole may accord priority in recognition on the
Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursu- basis of whether the Member offering an amendment
ant to the rule appear on pages H6236–40. has caused it to be printed in the Congressional
Record. The rule provides one motion to recommit
Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- with or without instructions. Finally, the rule per-
veloped during the proceedings of today and appear mits the Chair, during consideration of the bill in
on pages H6204–05, H6205 and H6206. There the House, to postpone further consideration to a
were no quorum calls. time designated by the Speaker. Testimony was
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Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and heard from Representatives Price of North Carolina
adjourned at 10:50 p.m. and Rogers of Kentucky.

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Safety, and Certain Pediatric Pharmaceutical and Device
JUNE 12, 2007 legislation, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) entitled ‘‘Poisoned Patriots: Contaminated Drinking
Water at Camp Lejeune,’’ 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
Senate Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Hous-
Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine ing and Community Opportunity, hearing on H.R. 1682,
the nominations of Vice Adm. Eric T. Olson, for appoint- Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007,
ment to the grade of Admiral and to be Commander, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
United States Special Operations Command, Thomas P. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation and the
D’Agostino, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Nu- Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Over-
clear Security, Department of Energy and Administrator sight of the Committee on Homeland Security, joint
of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Mi- hearing on National Flood Insurance Program: Issues Ex-
chael G. Vickers, of California, to be an Assistant Sec- posed by the 2005 Hurricanes, 2:30 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
retary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Inten- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Commer-
sity Conflict, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. cial and Administrative Law, hearing on the Mandatory
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Arbitration Agreements: Are They Fair For Consumers?
hold hearings to examine the Universal Service Fund, fo- 10:30 a.m., 2237 Rayburn.
cusing on assessing the recommendations of the Federal- Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and
State Joint Board, 10 a.m., SR–253. Civil Liberty Liberties and the Subcommittee on Crime,
Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- Terrorism, and Homeland Security, joint hearing on H.R.
ings to examine the health affects of asbestos, focusing on 923, Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, 10
methods of mitigating such impacts, 10 a.m., SD–406. a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine trade Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and
enforcement for a 21st century economy, 10 a.m., Civil Liberties, to mark up H.R. 923, Emmett Till Un-
SD–215. solved Civil Rights Crime Act, immediately following
Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Inter-
national Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic joint hearing, 2141 Rayburn.
Affairs and International Environmental Protection, to Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Se-
hold hearings to examine the efficacy of the Foreign As- curity, to mark up H.R. 2286, Bail Bond Fairness Act
sistance Reform, focusing on successes, failures, and the of 2007, 9:45 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
next steps; to be followed immediately by a full com- Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water
mittee hearing to examine the nomination of Reuben and Power, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 31,
Jeffery III, to be Under Secretary of State for Economic, Elisnore Valley Municipal Water District Wastewater and
Energy and Agricultural Affairs, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. Recycled Water Facilities Act of 2007; H.R. 716, Santa
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Rosa Urban Water Reuse Plan Act; H.R. 1462, Platte
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, River Recovery Implementation Program and Pathfinder
the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to Modification Authorization Act; H.R. 1503, Avra/Black
hold hearings to examine assessing telework policies and Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project;
initiatives in the federal government, 2:30 p.m., SD–562. H.R. 1526, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program
Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to exam- Authorization Act of 2007; and H.R. 1725, Rancho Cali-
ine terrorist ideology, 2:30 p.m., SH–216. fornia Water District Recycled Water Reclamation Facil-
ity Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, to mark
Committee on Appropriations, to consider the following: up the following: H.R. 2635, to reduce the Federal Gov-
Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations, Fiscal Year ernment’s contribution to global warming through meas-
2008; and the following Appropriations for Fiscal Year ures that promote efficiency in the Federal Government’s
2008; the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro- management and operations; H.R. 404, Federal Customer
grams; and the Legislative Branch, 9 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Service Enhancement Act; H. Con. Res. 142, Expressing
Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight the sense of the Congress that there should be established
and Investigations, hearing on the development of the a National Pet Week; H.R. 2570. To designate the facil-
Iraqi Security Forces, 9 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. ity of the United States Postal Service located at 301
Committee on Education and Labor, hearing entitled ‘‘Jus- Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the ‘‘Dr.
tice Denied? The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Karl E. Carson Post Office Building;’’ and H.R. 2563, To
Ledbetter v. Goodyear Employment Discrimination Deci- designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
sion,’’ 1:30 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. located at 309 East Linn Street in Marshalltown, Iowa, as
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on the ‘‘Major Scott Nisely Post Office,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Ray-
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Health, hearing on Discussion Drafts concerning Prescrip- burn.


tion Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization, Medical Device
User Fee and Modernization Act Reauthorization, Drug

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Committee on Rules, to consider the following: the En- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous
ergy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Ap- Materials, hearing on Amtrak Strategic Initiatives, 2
propriations for Fiscal Year 2008; and the Military Con- p.m., 2167 Rayburn.
struction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appro- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Over-
priations Fiscal Year 2008, 2 p.m., H–313 Capitol. sight and Investigations, hearing on the process of award-
Committee on Science and Technology, hearing on the ing SES bonuses at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
Globalization of R&D and Innovation, 1 p.m., 2318 Ray- 2 p.m., 334 Cannon.
burn. Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health,
Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, hearing hearing on Strategies to Increase Information on Com-
on the duPont Aerospace DP–2 Aircraft, 9:30 a.m., 2318 parative Clinical Effectiveness, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Subcommittee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counter-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, intelligence, executive, hearing on Chemical/Biological
hearing on Deepwater: 120-Day Update, 11 a.m., 2167 Terrorism: Overseas Threats, 10 a.m., H–405 Capitol.
Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Manage-
Rayburn. ment, executive, briefing on ICM, 1:30 p.m., H–405
Capitol.
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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


10 a.m., Tuesday, June 12 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber


Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any morning Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following suspen-
business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), Senate will con- sions: (1) H.R. 2358—Native American $1 Coin Act; (2) H.
tinue consideration to the motion to proceed to the consider- Res. 329—Congratulating the Barton College men’s basketball
ation of H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act. team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s Basket-
(Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their re- ball National Championship; (3) H.R. 2637—To amend the
spective party conferences.) Fair Labor Standards Act, with respect to civil penalties for
child labor violations; (4) H. Res. 474—Recognizing the im-
measurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development
of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging
greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, es-
pecially on Father’s Day; and (5) H. Res. 455—Supporting the
goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month. Consider-
ation of H.R. 2638—Department of Homeland Security Ap-
propriations Act, 2008 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue


HOUSE Dingell, John D., Mich., E1255 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1230, E1232 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1236
Donnelly, Joe, Ind., E1250, E1254 McGovern, James P., Mass., E1245 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E1253
Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E1256 Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E1255 McHugh, John M., N.Y., E1258 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1248
Baca, Joe, Calif., E1241 Edwards, Chet, Tex., E1246 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1253 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1240
Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E1248 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E1240 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1254
Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y.,
Bartlett, Roscoe G., Md., E1253 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E1258 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E1244, E1252
E1236, E1240
Boehner, John A., Ohio, E1255 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1242, E1245 Murphy, Christopher S., Conn., E1235,
Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E1231, E1249 Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E1258 E1238, E1242, E1244 Spratt, John M., Jr., S.C., E1234
Capps, Lois, Calif., E1257 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E1248 Murphy, Patrick J., Pa., E1246 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1233,
Castle, Michael N., Del., E1251, E1252 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1248, E1249, E1249, Murtha, John P., Pa., E1232 E1255
Clyburn, James E., S.C., E1236 E1249, E1249, E1250, E1250, E1250 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1254 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E1247
Costa, Jim, Calif., E1229, E1231, E1233 Herseth, Stephanie, S.D., E1256 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1240, Tauscher, Ellen O., Calif., E1251, E1252
Costello, Jerry F., Ill., E1256 Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E1246, E1259 E1243 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1230, E1237
Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1236, E1256 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E1245 Paul, Ron, Tex., E1237 Udall, Tom, N.M., E1235, E1243
Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1235 Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E1243 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E1250
E1242 Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E1233 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1257
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E1247
Davis, Susan A., Calif., E1241, E1246 Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1241, E1246, Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1257
Davis, Tom, Va., E1229, E1232, E1234, E1248, E1250, E1252 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1254 Waters, Maxine, Calif., E1244
E1239 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1254 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1247 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1230, E1232,
DeGette, Diana, Colo., E1229, E1231 Lewis, Ron, Ky., E1251 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E1259 E1234, E1249
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E1257 McCarthy, Kevin, Calif., E1233 Ryan, Paul, Wisc., E1229, E1232

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