Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 20, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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