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On the recordSeptember 30, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a period of morning business for debate only until 11 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and that at 11 o'clock I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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