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HAVE OUR BACKS

By: Susan Collins

Date: Sept. 30, 2004

Location: Washington, DC

Issues: Legislative Branch

MORNING BUSINESS

Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent there be a period of morning business, with Senators speaking for up to 10 minutes each.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.