I ask unanimous consent that the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort President Obama into the House Chamber for the joint session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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