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On the recordMarch 17, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 30 until 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and following any leader remarks, there be a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, following morning business, that the Senate resume consideration of S. 493, the small business jobs bill; and finally, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Mae D'Agostino to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of New York, as provided under a previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
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