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On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and following any leader remarks the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for the weekly caucus meetings. Finally, I ask that at 2:15 p.m., the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 5, S. 223, the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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