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On the recordApril 16, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that we now proceed to a period of morning business, and Senators be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Apr 16, 2013

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