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On the recordAugust 2, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Rachel Travis of my staff be granted privileges of the floor for this pending legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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