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On the recordApril 2, 2014
reserving my right to object, once again, given the emergency nature of this bipartisan legislation to address the plight of over 2 million Americans desperately looking for work, I object and hope we can press on with the passing of the underlying legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Missouri is recognized.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Apr 2, 2014

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