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Al Franken: I ask unanimous consent that the Democrats control the next 30 minutes and the Republicans control the following 30…

On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the Democrats control the next 30 minutes and the Republicans control the following 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. St. Cloud, Minnesota, Stabbings
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota
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Sep 21, 2016

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