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On the recordNovember 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Environment and Public Works Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 251 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 251) expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials throughout the United States. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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