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On the recordJuly 26, 2011
Mr. President, I ask for its second reading and, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative day.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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