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On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that either on Monday, February 25, or Tuesday, February 26, I be permitted and the Republican leader be permitted to introduce a bill to replace the sequester required under the Budget Control Act; further, that if a leader introduces such legislation, his bill be placed directly on the legislative calendar; finally, that motions to proceed to these bills be in order the day they are introduced. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Feb 14, 2013

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