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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half, the Republicans will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume executive session and consideration of the Jordan nomination postcloture. The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 for our weekly caucus meetings. We hope to confirm the Jordan nomination today and will then resume consideration of the surface transportation bill at the earliest possible time. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Feb 14, 2012

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