“Now, with the state delivering on the funding, I think it's imperative that we move forward as quickly as possible.”
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On the recordMarch 14, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 5:45 p.m. today, including quorum calls, be equally divided in the usual form, with 15 minutes of the Democratic time being reserved for the use of Senator Wyden or his designee; further, that at 5:45 p.m., the remaining time on H.J. Res. 42 be considered expired, the resolution be read a third time, and the Senate vote on the resolution with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Robert Lighthizer
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