[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1566]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2002

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Monday, September 9th I was unavoidably 
absent and missed roll call votes No. 375, No. 376 and No. 377. If 
present I would have voted ``yea.''

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