I ask unanimous consent that for the duration of today's session, Alex Link, Rob Famigletti, and Samantha Freeman, fellows on my Judiciary Committee staff, be granted floor privileges. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
On the recordJuly 17, 2012
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