[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S7560]
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                         APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding 
the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the 
Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority 
leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, 
boards, conferences or interparliamentary conferences authorized by 
law, by concurrent action of the two Houses or by order of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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