Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate May 17, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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