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Dick Durbin: For the past 10 years, the August recess has started in August. The House of Representatives wishes to start it in July.

On the recordJuly 28, 2015
For the past 10 years, the August recess has started in August. The House of Representatives wishes to start it in July.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Jul 28, 2015

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