I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 23, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. in order to conduct a hearing entitled ``Combating Human Trafficking: Federal, State, and Local Perspectives.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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