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“PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Senate section on pages S2182 on Feb. 16, 2007.
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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR
Mr. SALAZAR. I ask unanimous consent that Avril Haines, a detailee from the Department of State for the Committee on Foreign Relations, be granted the privileges of the floor for the duration of the debate on S. 574 and any motions related thereto.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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