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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I failed to note that Senators Feinstein and Alexander, the managers of this appropriations bill we have, are going to be here on the floor this afternoon to give their opening statements. So if Senators have amendments, they should talk to the two managers of the bill. I think that works much better than firing up amendments and hoping some of them stick. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Nov 14, 2011

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