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On the recordMay 2, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 5 p.m. for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the majority controlling the next 30 minutes; and, finally, the Senate recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. for their weekly caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
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