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On the recordJune 16, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; and that the filing deadline for first-degree amendments to S. 782, the Economic Development Revitalization Act, be 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jun 16, 2011

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