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On the recordAugust 3, 2010
Mr. President, what is the order? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senator from Vermont, Senator Leahy, will control the first 30 minutes, and the Senator from Alabama, Senator Sessions, will control the second 30 minutes. The Senator from Vermont is recognized.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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