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On the recordMarch 25, 2010
Mr. President, I am now going to be asking unanimous consent that would extend the unemployment benefits for an additional 30 days. I make it formally in this form. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 323, H.R. 4851, to provide a temporary extension of certain programs; that the bill be read three times, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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