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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the MORE Act, legislation that takes an important step in rectifying some of the harm caused by the failed war on drugs. The enforcement of marijuana laws has been a major driver of mass…

Congressional Record · 2022-04-01
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Mar 31, 2022

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the legacy of my good friend and colleague, Congressman Don Young from Alaska, who sadly passed away the evening of March 18. Don was an inspirational man who served the people of Alaska in the House of…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-31
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 31, 2022

Madam President, before I get underway with the business that brings me to the floor, I would like to take a moment to say farewell and thank you to a member of my staff who is going on to other pursuits. Her name is Leah Seigle. She is…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-31
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 29, 2022

I think our friends from Louisiana are seeing the highest rate of coastal loss and erosion of any state in the country.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 29, 2022

The fixation of the Army Corps only on inland flooding, with sea level rise and storm surge making the risk to coastal communities so much worse is something that I would urge this Administration to address.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 29, 2022

It is the nature of bubbles and crashes when things go wrong, that it happens catastrophically and dramatically, is it not?

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 29, 2022

I would just like to propose to you that you keep your mind open to the prospect of the so-called Buffett rule, supplementing the billionaires' minimum tax.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 28, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act--commonsense bipartisan and bicameral legislation to restore a key aspect of fairness to our criminal justice system. Under the U.S. criminal…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-28
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 28, 2022

In recent years, we have seen an alarming number of cyberattacks on our Nation's infrastructure, including election systems, police departments, local governments, and hospitals.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 28, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act, legislation that will help tackle the backlog of cold cases and bring long overdue justice to more than a…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-28
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 24, 2022

Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-24
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Marshall, you were the chairman of the Republican Chairman’s Association and the Rule of Law Defense Fund in the run up to January 6th assault on the Capitol.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 24, 2022

Is Joseph R. Biden of Delaware the elected serving president of America?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 23, 2022

Mr. President, today marks 1 month since the illegal and unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Since that time, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has proven himself a courageous and inspiring leader, the Ukrainian military has…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-23
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 20, 2022

Protecting the jury against the dangers of bias or corruption, giving the parties before it a clean and fair shot.

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