On behalf of the leader, I will read the following statement: This morning the Senate begins consideration of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security bill. I now ask unanimous consent that when the bill is reported, it be subject to debate only until 10:45 this morning, with the time equally divided between the two leaders or their designees, and that at 10:45 the majority leader be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Judd Gregg: “On behalf of the leader, I will read the following statement: This morning the Senate begins consideration of S. 3711…”
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