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On the recordMarch 14, 2016
And I certainly don't object to the Senator doing that. But as we go into morning business, there is no need to put a 10-minute limit to accomplish that. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Mar 14, 2016

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