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On the recordApril 18, 2012
I want to address the pending legislation before I go into a morning business speech--the Postal Reform Act that is before us. It is my understanding that we have an opportunity---- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate is currently considering the motion to proceed to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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