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On the recordMay 10, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4967, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4967) to prevent the termination of the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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May 10, 2012

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