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On the recordDecember 11, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 2 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half; and that the previous order with respect to the remarks of retiring Senators be amended to occur from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m; and that following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of S. 3637, the TAG extension legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Dec 11, 2012

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