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I am here for the 15th time in my series of ``Scheme'' speeches to call attention to the rightwing donors' long-planned scheme to capture and control our Supreme Court. What I will talk about today is that scheme's donor-funded doctrine…
reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
Senator Whitehouse, of course, as well, but I think the intention was to object to the measure. I see that my friend Senator Barrasso has joined us. I had mentioned zettajoules. I want to add one other figure. This is from a report by the…
I have been listening with interest to my two distinguished colleagues discuss this measure, referring to it repeatedly as ``governing American energy.'' But, of course, what it really governs is fossil fuel energy. That is the intention…
I think if we can continue to support, Mr. Chairman, the Coastal Fund, which got, for instance, $492 million, the biggest allocation it has ever received, in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and we have other plans for additional…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Rhode Island. U.S. Supreme Court
I rise today in support of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, also known as the Honoring our PACT Act. Our Nation asks a great deal of our servicemembers and their families…
I would actually ask, in response, that we pass a different measure, and I would ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration of S. 4217, and the Senate proceed…
I have 14 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
Almost 6 years ago I sat down right here on this floor with the late, great John Lewis and so many colleagues to protest the Republicans' unwillingness to take up gun safety legislation after the Orlando shooting at the Pulse nightclub. We…
We must protect social security for future generations.
this week marks the 250th anniversary of the first blow struck in the American Colonies' struggle for independence from the British Crown. I come to the Senate floor every year to commemorate this moment because it took place in Rhode…
on behalf of myself and Senator Inhofe, as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the cochairs of the Senate Army Caucus, it is our honor to pay tribute to a great leader and exceptional advocate for the…
I had the distinction of succeeding Senator Pell. No one could replace him.
But we have to do more, I think, than just simply bump up the Pell Grant every year.
In the 2021 State of Our Schools report, it was found that there was an $85 billion per year gap between what school facilities need to be brought up to standard today.