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On the recordNovember 13, 2012
I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2877 to amendment No. 2876. The amendment is as follows: In the amendment, strike ``7 days'' and insert ``6 days''. Amendment No. 2878
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Nov 13, 2012

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