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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 26, 1996
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey certain real property comprising the William Langer Jewel Bearing Plant to the Job Development Authority of Rolla, North Dakota, for economic development purposes relating to the plant. Directs the President, in disposing of jewel bearings from the National Defense Stockpile, to give a right of first refusal to the Authority.
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Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] · D–ND
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S538)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S538)
Introduced in Senate
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