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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of Heaven and Earth, we give You thanks for giving us another 
day.
  We ask Your blessing upon the Members of the people's House. Imbue 
them with wisdom, inspire them to act with justice, and empower them to 
work toward legislative solutions to the many challenges facing our 
Nation.
  Bless all the people of our Nation during these days of Senate 
deliberation. While this action draws much attention nationally, may 
the work of our citizens' hands issue forth in the betterment of their 
own lives and the strength and vitality of their local communities.
  And may all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and 
glory.
  Amen.

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