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Week Ending October 21, 2005

S.RES.274 A resolution expressing sympathy and pledging the support of the Senate and the American people to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck South Asia and caused the severe loss of life and destruction on October 8, 2005, and pledging immediate United States assistance to save lives and help the region recover from this monumental tragedy.

BRIEF

   The Senate steps up and pledges support of the American people for the victims of the South Asia earthquake of October 8, 2005.

Sponsor: Senator William Frist (R-TN)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent October 18, 2005

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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