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On the recordJune 30, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 79; that the nomination be confirmed; that any statement related to the nomination be printed in the Record, that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: department of the interior Daniel M. Ashe, of Maryland, to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. ____________________
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Harry Reid
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