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On the recordFebruary 16, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that we go to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Feb 16, 2012

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