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On the recordMay 23, 2012
Mr. President, how much time remains on the amendments offered by the Senator from Maryland, Senator Cardin? The PRESIDING OFFICER. On amendment No. 2141, there is 11 minutes remaining in support and 15 minutes in opposition.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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