Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business and that there be 30 minutes for tributes regarding Senator Mikulski's milestone; that upon conclusion of Mikulski-related remarks, there be 45 minutes for Senator Harkin; that upon the conclusion of Senator Harkin's remarks, the Republican leader or his designee control the next 35 minutes; further, that following that time controlled by the Republican leader, Senators be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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