PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 3, 2009
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Offers condolences to the victims, staff, and their families affected by the tragic events that occurred at the Pinelake Health and Rehab Center in Carthage, North Carolina, on March 29, 2009.
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Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R–NC
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
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