Mr. President, tomorrow, following 2 hours of morning business, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of David Petraeus. There will be up to 20 minutes of debate on the nomination. Senators should expect a vote around 12 noon tomorrow on the confirmation of General Petraeus. Following the nomination, we will expect to resume consideration of the small business jobs bill. Additional rollcall votes are expected to occur throughout the afternoon in relation to amendments to the small business jobs bill and the unemployment insurance extension, if we are able to reach an agreement. ____________________
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