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On the recordJune 8, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican leader is recognized. Amendment No. 390 (Purpose: To reform the regulatory process to ensure that small businesses are free to compete and to create jobs, and for other purposes) Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, on behalf of Senators Snowe and Coburn, I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending amendment so I may call up my amendment No. 390, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. McCONNELL], for Ms. Snowe, for herself, Mr. Coburn, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Brown of Massachusetts, Mr. Moran, Mr. Thune, Mr. Enzi, Ms. Ayotte, and Mr. Isakson, proposes an amendment numbered 390. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of June 7, 2011, under ``Text of Amendments.'') Amendment No. 392
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 8, 2011

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