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On the recordOctober 1, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that there be a period of morning business for debate only until 5 p.m., with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees and with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, and that the majority leader be recognized at 5 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Oct 1, 2013

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