On the recordDecember 6, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Emma Peterson, be granted privileges of the floor for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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govinfo.govMr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Emma Peterson, be granted privileges of the floor for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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