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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Shaun Robinson and Shannon Smith of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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