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Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes the parent (currently, the mother) of: (1) an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955; or (2) a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran.
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By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-374.
By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-374.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8204)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8204)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8204)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6247)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6247)
Introduced in Senate
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