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On the recordJune 7, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Chair start calling the roll, with the time equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The minority leader is recognized. Student Loans Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it has been a week now since the Republican leadership in the Senate and the House sent several good- faith, bipartisan proposals to the White House in an effort to resolve the student loan issue. And what has the White House done? Absolutely nothing. The President has not yet responded. One can only surmise he is delaying a solution so he can fit in a few more campaign rallies with college students while pretending someone other than himself is actually delaying action. Today the President is taking time out of his busy fundraising schedule to hold an event at UNLV, where, once again, he will use students as props in yet another speech calling on Congress to act. What the President won't tell these students is that the House has already acted and that Republicans in both Chambers are ready to work on solutions as soon as the President can take the time.…
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 7, 2012

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