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On the recordApril 23, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 788. My friends on the other side have had this legislation for a short time, not a long time, but it is not that difficult to understand. I have tried to explain it the best I can. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 788, the text of which is at the desk, which is a bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequestration and offset that with funds from the Overseas Contingency Operations; that the bill be read three times and passed; and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Oklahoma.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Apr 23, 2013

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