[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a 
period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 
10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The absence of a quorum has been 
suggested. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Carper). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  The majority leader.

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