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On the recordSeptember 13, 2012
I ask unanimous consent when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted; that following the pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that the majority leader be recognized and that following the remarks of the two leaders, the Senate resume consideration of S. 3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, under the previous order; that following the vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the substitute amendment, No. 2789, the majority leader be recognized, and that following his remarks the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Sep 13, 2012

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