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On the recordMay 24, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 640, and that the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative clerk read the nomination of Sara Margalit Aviel, of California, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the Senate will proceed to consideration of the nomination.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 24, 2012

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