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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
I also ask unanimous consent to add Senator Franken, Senator Tim Johnson, and Senator Tom Udall as cosponsors to the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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