Nov 6, 2003
I thank Chairman Bennett and Ranking Member Kohl for their leadership in crafting the Senate's version of the 2004 Agriculture appropriations bill. I appreciate their willingness to work with me to include $2 million in funding for the…
James M. Jeffords
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James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
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Oct 30, 2003
I stand to applaud the efforts of Senators Lieberman and McCain for pushing forward with a sensible and modest plan to address the threat of global warming. I would prefer that we were debating a bill reported by the Environment and Public…
Oct 14, 2003
today's consideration of S. 1053, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, is the result of almost 6 years of effort, so I am especially pleased that we are here today to consider and pass this bipartisan legislation. For the first…
Sep 22, 2003
I wish to make some brief remarks about the extension of the Transportation Equity Act, often referred to as TEA-21. Chairman Inhofe and I, along with subcommittee Chairman Bond and ranking member Harry Reid, have been working together on…
Sep 16, 2003
On Friday, September 19, 2003, Vermonters will gather in Proctor, VT, for a happy, yet solemn occasion. They will assemble on that day to reopen Proctor's Marble Arch Bridge and to dedicate a memorial to SGT Justin Garvey, United States…
Sep 16, 2003
I have agreed not to offer my amendment which would have required the submission to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of a log of documents relating to New Source Review at the Department of Energy by a time certain. My…
Jul 25, 2003
First, I commend my good friend from California for her excellent statement and revealing to the Nation the seriousness we have in the ability to provide jobs with qualified workers. Just this past decade, we brought 4 million workers into…
Jul 25, 2003
I will spend a few minutes expressing my concerns about a serious public health crisis that this country faces due to mercury pollution. Perhaps some of you have heard of the small fishing community of Minamata Bay in Japan. If you know…
Jun 26, 2003
this bill is a landmark piece of legislation the most significant modernization of the Medicare Program since its inception in 1965. Its passage by the Senate is a major accomplishment on the path toward enacting a prescription drug…
Jun 26, 2003
as we debate the Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Plan of 2003, I would like to take a few minutes today to speak in support of the overall bill, but I would also like to highlight several provisions in the bill that are of…
Jun 19, 2003
I was obviously on this issue with the Senator from North Dakota. We were forced into providing an ``out'' for them so we could get the bill to the floor that said the Secretary would have the authority to be able to set the bill aside and…
Jun 19, 2003
As Senators, we are accustomed to the glare of the public spotlight and there are even some members of Congress who crave such attention. In general though, we are here because we share a deep desire to serve our country and to help ensure…