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On the recordJune 15, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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