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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 16, 1999
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations: (1) to the Departments of Labor and of Commerce through FY 2001 for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) for workers and firms, respectively, that have been adversely affected by import competition; and (2) for TAA for training of such workers under the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) transitional program. Postpones termination of the TAA programs until the end of FY 2001.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on any conjugate vaccine against streptococcus pneumoniae sold by its manufacturer, producer, or importer.Increases from ten percent to 15 percent of a nonperiodic distribution the withholding rate for nonperiodic distributions from deferred compensation plans.
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Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R–DE
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By Senator Roth from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 106-119.
By Senator Roth from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 106-119.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Roth. Without written report.
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Roth. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an original measure.
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