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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.
as we consider preceding to legislation to grant permanent normal trade relations to China, I would like to alert my Colleagues to an important development. It is my understanding that a frail, elderly Tibetan woman will soon see her only…
I will now discuss a problem we have relative to the cost of prescription drugs. I am joining several of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in offering an amendment that will take a giant step toward providing access to affordable…
we have heard long arguments today about the bill. I think there is general agreement, however, that if it is safe and possible, we should allow our people in this country to be able to take advantage of international competition to bring…
the bill now requires that the Food and Drug Administration's regulation contain such additional safeguards as the Secretary may specify in order to ensure the protection of the public health of patients in the United States so that it…
this discussion of a national missile defense system comes at a timely moment. As we struggle to complete action on our thirteen appropriations bills that fund the Federal Government, we are confronted with many unmet needs and the desire…
First, Mr. Chairman, let me thank you for your hard work on this appropriation bill, and your dedication to the LIHEAP program. Next, I would just like to emphasize the importance of the forward funding provision contained in the 1990…
I am here today to join in introducing the Health Care Consumer Assistance Act. This important bill has been crafted to help Americans navigate our increasingly complex and ever changing health care system. I want to recognize the…
I rise to commend Chairman Stevens, Chairman Roth, and Chairman Specter for their commitment to working in conference to restore funding to the Social Services Block Grant (Title XX), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)…
this week's announcement of the completion of the rough draft of the human genetic map is cause for both celebration and concern. One of the challenges that comes to mind immediately is that we must protect Americans against genetic…
Although many of us came into today's debate believing that the ADA did in fact cover genetic discrimination in the workplace, we certainly understand the importance of this issue and of the need to hold a hearing on this issue. However, I…
I did not say it was. I carefully deleted that and said it is the cost of educating a child. Mr HARKIN. A child? Then the Senator is correct. Usually it is stated the other way around. The Senator correctly stated the law. But back to the…
I agree with my friend from Iowa that we should dedicate more of the surplus to fully funding IDEA. It is the right route, but we were turned down by three votes. It failed. Now I am trying to use a different route. I am interested in…