I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 15, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
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