I am told that H.J. Res. 48 is at the desk and due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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