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On the recordNovember 18, 2010
Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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