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On the recordMay 23, 2012
The Chair read for the second time a couple of bills. I object to both of them. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XV.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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