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On the recordMarch 22, 2010
I have just been advised by my staff that on the floor of the Senate there has been a move to stop all the proceedings and hearings that are going on in the Senate, and we are compelled to stop at this point in time.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper announces a halt to Senate proceedings due to rules.

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