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On the recordJune 14, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business for debate only until 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and that at 5 p.m. the majority leader be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Jun 14, 2011

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