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On the recordDecember 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and that following any leader remarks, the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senator Sanders recognized to speak at 10:15 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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