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On the recordMay 4, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 164, which was introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 164) recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
May 4, 2011

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