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On the recordJune 6, 2011
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent it adjourn under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Brown of Ohio. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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