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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's chief power comes from a single parliamentary tactic that gives the majority leader the "right of first recognition," which means that the presiding officer always gives him the chance to control the floor of the chamber. (Associated Press)
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's chief power comes from a single parliamentary tactic that gives the majority leader the "right of first recognition," which means that the presiding officer always gives him the chance to control the floor of the chamber. (Associated Press)

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