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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Wednesday, February 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

And then I would ask unanimous consent for 5 minutes to speak in favor of a very talented jurist in Oregon, who will be voted on shortly. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

first, with respect to my response to our colleague from Missouri, let me be clear on a point that technologists are clear on. This bill would weaken the strongest technology that protects children and families online: strong encryption…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 544, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 480, Nicole Shampaine, for the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service as United States Representative to the Organization of the Prohibition…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

The second phase is really where the rubber is going to hit the road, though, because it is going to be dealing with those subsidies that are contributing to overcapacity and overfishing very directly.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 6, 2024

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:49 p.m., stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 12 noon…

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Cliff Bentz
@cliffbentz· Republican · OR· Feb 5, 2024

I thank Congressman LaMalfa for allowing me time to address this important issue. The destruction of the Klamath Dam is a classic case of misdiagnosing the problem and then applying the wrong remedy. Destroying the dams on the Klamath will…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Feb 5, 2024

The American consumer pays the highest prescription drug prices in the world.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 1, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the following members of our team be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress: Steven Mapes, Jordan Harrington, and Janelle Conrad. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 1, 2024

I come to the floor to talk about something every American wants from their public officials: transparency and accountability. Unfortunately, after repeated attempts, Congress has not received that transparency or accountability from…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

We should get the hedge funds out of the housing business.

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, listening on the floor of the House, there are arguments that are legitimate in terms of the shortcomings of this. It is not perfect, but I don't want the perfect to be the enemy of the…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

The shortage that my colleague from Maryland mentioned is certainly true in Oregon.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

I really saw when I was director of Habitat for Humanity how an affordable mortgage or affordable rental housing was huge to the stability of family.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

Thank you. And I hope for our sake they don't start to target Rhode Island.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jan 31, 2024

Thank you. And I hope for our sake they don't start to target Rhode Island.

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