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On the recordApril 20, 2010
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mrs. McCASKILL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 726, the nomination of Patricia A. Hoffman, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that no further motions be in order; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominee be printed in the Record as if read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection.
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Jon Kyl
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