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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, B.J. Westlund, be granted privileges of the floor for the balance of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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