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On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 260, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 260) commemorating the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Shenandoah National Park. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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