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On the recordSeptember 15, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the three votes that will come soon be limited to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, there will be 10 minutes of debate equally divided between the Senator from Kentucky, Mr. Paul, and the Senator from Nevada, Mr. Reid, or their designees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky. Amendments Nos. 621 and 622
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Sep 15, 2011

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