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On the recordApril 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business for debate only be extended until 11:15 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the majority leader to be recognized at 11:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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