Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., on Friday, December 16, 2011; 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 following any leader remarks, the Senate be in morning business until 12 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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