S.Con.Res. 75 (110th): A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should take immediate steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.

Introduced:
Apr 10, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Norm Coleman [R-MN]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 10, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 10, 2008
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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Last updated Apr 10, 2008.
2 pages

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4/10/2008--Introduced.
Urges the Secretary of Defense to take immediate steps to establish a career path for doctors of chiropractic to be appointed as commissioned officers in all branches of the Armed Forces for purposes of providing chiropractic services.

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