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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I first defer to my colleague across the aisle to speak to the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 1814, offered by the Senator from Oregon.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Mar 13, 2012

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