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On the recordJune 12, 2013
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 on June 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Indian Affairs
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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