Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Eden Ellis, Awatif Chafie, and Tom Van Heeke, members of my staff, be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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