I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 197 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 197) honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on May 15, 2011. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
On the recordMay 24, 2011
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