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On the recordApril 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 10:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, and I ask that the time for morning business be for debate only. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Apr 7, 2011

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