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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 30, 2013. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on foreign relations
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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