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Harry Reid: “I have spoken with the Republican leader, and I now ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2011
I have spoken with the Republican leader, and I now ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 2 p.m. today; that during that time Senators be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Wyoming. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jul 27, 2011

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