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On the recordApril 19, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 489, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 489) honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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