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On the recordNovember 18, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside. I call up en bloc 1239, 1256, 1257, and 1258. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. Merkley] proposes amendments numbered 1239, 1256, 1257, and 1258 en bloc.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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