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Chris Coons: I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the…

On the recordAugust 5, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, concurrent action of the two Houses or by order of the Senate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Aug 5, 2014

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