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On the recordJuly 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Begich). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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