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On the recordJuly 12, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the privileges of the floor be extended to Conner Myers, an intern in my office, for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Jul 12, 2011

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