Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 16, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee will hold a hearing entitled, ``Safeguarding Our Future: Building a Nationwide Network for First Responders.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on energy and natural resources
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