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On the recordNovember 3, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 415; that the nomination be confirmed with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; 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. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: executive office of the president Alan B. Krueger, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Nov 3, 2011

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