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On the recordMarch 10, 2011
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 2:15 p.m. today, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes. At 10:30, Senator Moran will be recognized to speak for up to 15 minutes to deliver his maiden speech to the Senate. At 2:15 p.m., the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Max Oliver Cogburn, Jr., of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. unanimous consent agreement Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a total of 45 minutes for debate on the nomination, with the provisions of the previous order remaining in effect, and that the vote on confirmation of the nomination occur at 3 p.m. today rather than at 2:30. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
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