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Harry Reid: “The first hour today will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. The Republicans…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2012
The first hour today will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. The Republicans will control the first half and the majority the final half. At 2:15 p.m. there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Bring Jobs Home Act I just moved to. Measure Placed on the Calendar--S. 3401
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jul 19, 2012

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