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On the recordMarch 7, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; and that following any leader remarks the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5 o'clock p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, that following morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Mar 7, 2013

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