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“PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Senate section on pages S6978 on Nov. 27, 2012.
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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that John Daley, a State Department detailee to the Foreign Relations Committee, be given floor privileges during the debate on the disabilities treaty.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent, on behalf of Senator Murray, that Jake Cornett, a fellow in her office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 112th Congress.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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