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On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the period for morning business be extended until 4 p.m. today and that all provisions under the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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