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On the recordJuly 28, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 8:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and, further, that at 8:30 I be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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