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On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate to conduct a hearing on February 1, at 10 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on foreign relations
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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