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On the recordJune 10, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it may be in order on Tuesday, June 15, for the Speaker to declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair for the purpose of receiving in this Chamber former Members of Congress. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Maryland? There was no objection. ____________________
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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