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Approved Apr. 23, 1920. 1 p. (Public resolution 39.) ARLINGTON MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER COMMISSION Program of ceremonies at dedication of Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, national cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 15, 1920. [1920.] cover-title, [8] p. il. CONFERENCE COMMITTEES Agriculture Department. Agriculture appropriation bill [fiscal year 1921], conference report on H. R. 12272; submitted by Mr. Gronna. May 11, 1920. 14 p. (S. doc. 271.) Agriculture appropriation bill [fiscal year 1921], conference report to accompany H. R. 12272; submitted by Mr. Haugen. May 11, 1920. 29 p. (H. rp. 960.) Agriculture appropriation bill [fiscal year 1921], conference report to accompany H. R. 12272; submitted by Mr. Haugen. May 22, 1920. 2 p. (H. rp. 1029.) Agriculture appropriation bill [fiscal year 1921], conference report to accompany H. R. 12272; submitted by Mr. Haugen. May 24, 1920. 2 p. (H. rp. 1033.) Army. National defense act, conference report to accompany H. 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