“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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Richard Shelby

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Richard Shelby is a former United States Senator from Alabama, serving from January 3, 1987, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Shelby was known for his work on various committees, including Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as military funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in Alabama.

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Jan 19, 2016

So the President, I believe, is trying to assault the constitutional rights, and also he is trying to get around the law.

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Jan 19, 2016

He wants to include rights that are protected in the law.

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Jan 19, 2016

Our Constitution will not allow for this kind of unilateral action, and the American people will not stand for it.

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Jan 19, 2016

this sends a message to criminals that if you commit a crime with a gun, this administration will not be hard on you, perhaps go easy on you.

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Jan 19, 2016

Well, I think a lot of us would agree that we want to keep guns away from people with mental health problems, criminals, terrorists, and everything else. But we want to, I hope, always protect the right of gun owners and people who own…

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Dec 9, 2015

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard from the Senator from Alabama.

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Dec 9, 2015

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard from the Senator from Alabama.

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Dec 3, 2015

the tragic murders that occurred in California yesterday are unthinkable and by all standards horrific. My thoughts and prayers today go out to all of the victims, their families, and the entire community. Today I would also like to take a…

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Nov 19, 2015

today I wish to recognize a distinguished and outstanding business leader, Mr. Jay S. Fishman, as he steps down as chief executive officer of The Travelers Companies on December 1, 2015. I met Jay during my first term as chairman of the…

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Nov 17, 2015

the terrorist attacks that rocked the city of Paris and the entire world on Friday, I believe we all agree, were horrific and unthinkable. The people of France stood by our side after the horrendous events of September 11, 2001, and the…

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Oct 29, 2015

I rise this afternoon in strong opposition to the 2-year budget agreement before the Senate. This so-called budget deal was negotiated at the last minute. It is now being rushed through Congress with inadequate time for proper scrutiny…

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Oct 27, 2015

The Financial Regulatory Improvement Act (S.1484), introduced by Chairman Richard Shelby... contains a number of provisions that would help community banks.

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