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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Science and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 6, 2012, at 2:45 p.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee will hold a hearing entitled, ``Keeping America Competitive through Investments in R&D.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Democratic · Illinois

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