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On the recordDecember 6, 2011
can the Acting President pro tempore notify me in what stage we are in the proceedings? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 28\1/2\ minutes left for the majority in morning business, followed by 30 minutes for the minority in morning business.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Dec 6, 2011

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