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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.
while we have a moment I would like to take some time to thank the staff from the Environment and Public Works Committee. Senator Inhofe's staff is first class, including Ruth Van Mark, Andrew Wheeler, Angie Giancarlo, Stephen Aaron, and…
Yes. Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Montana, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
while we are nearing completion of this bill, I would like to take a few minutes to highlight some of the projects in the bill for my State of Vermont. Throughout our work on this bill, I have worked to find a way to use the Army Corps of…
first, I commend my partner for the cooperation we have had on this bill. I yield back the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has been yielded back. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 4684, the McCain…
This amendment has simple goals: to consolidate some ongoing work on the Folsom Dam and get the Corps to finish in a timely manner. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…
I see that as a possibility and would, with the concurrence of the four bill managers, support reasonable modifications to be allowable.
today I am introducing the Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006. I am pleased to be joined by the Senior Senator from Vermont, Mr. Leahy, in introducing this legislation. In the other body, our colleague from Vermont…
all of Vermont is breathing a sigh of relief with the return from Iraq of 350 members of the Vermont National Guard, many of whom have spent most of the past year in Al Ramadi, one of the hot spots of the war. We are terribly proud of the…
the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis. Translated, it means, ``Always Faithful,'' but among members of the Marine Corps the motto holds a deeper meaning. Semper Fidelis represents our Nation's shared commitment to those who…
I am very troubled by the Senate leadership's decision, with limited days remaining in the session, to spend valuable time trying to amend the Constitution to define marriage. This issue should not be at the top of our priority list…
I am casting my vote today in favor of GEN Michael V. Hayden to be Director of Central Intelligence. General Hayden has a strong background in intelligence. He has spent his career in national security and particularly intelligence…
the proposed budget, while far more realistic than previous years, falls short of our commitment to America's veterans. The amendment would provide an additional $1.5 billion for VA health care in fiscal year 2007, improving funding for…