On the recordJuly 27, 2011
I ask to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I ask to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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