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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 7, 2007
Amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of property identified by the District of Columbia as tax lots 803, 804, 805, and 806 to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization, so long as the Secretary of State maintains the right to approve the occupant and the intended use of the property.
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Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14068)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14067-16068)
Introduced in Senate
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