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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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