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On the recordMay 9, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on May 9, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., in S-216 of the Capitol, to continue an executive business meeting. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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