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On the recordJune 30, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed to a period of morning business for debate only until 6 p.m. tonight, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New Jersey. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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