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On the recordDecember 19, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 12:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. and that the time in recess count postcloture; further, that the time from 2:15 p.m. until 2:35 p.m. be controlled by the majority leader or his designee and the time from 2:35 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. be controlled by the Republican leader or his designee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Extended Benefits Program
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Dec 19, 2013

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