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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, March 10, at 2:15 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 7; that there be 15 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to vote, without intervening action or debate, on Calendar No. 7; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record and that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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