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				<ns:description>Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.</ns:description>
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				<ns:description>Mrs. McCarthy (NY) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.</ns:description>
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				<ns:description>Became Public Law No: 110-180.</ns:description>
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