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Earl Blumenauer: “Although I am not opposed, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition in order to yield it to my friend…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2013
Although I am not opposed, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition in order to yield it to my friend from New Jersey because there are important messages to be heard. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 10 minutes. There was no objection.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Jan 15, 2013

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