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This proposal has not been formally endorsed by any member of 
this combined panel. It is a suggested approach put together by 
committee staff from both the majority and minority and it repre- 
sents a constructive departure point. I look forward to hearing the 
testimony this afternoon and working together with all interested 
parties in arriving at a final proposal. 
Without objection, proposed amendments to H.R. 6113 and H.R. 
6324 will appear in the record at this point. 
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