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On the recordMarch 31, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 4:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Further, I ask that following morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Mar 31, 2011

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