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Jon Kyl

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Jon Kyl is a former United States Senator from Arizona, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Kyl was known for his work on issues such as tax policy, national security, and judicial appointments. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the confirmation of Supreme Court justices and tax reform initiatives. Kyl also served as the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013, showcasing his leadership within the party.

Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, if I could, the Governor had sent a previous letter, which is also in the Congressional Record, in which she specified the amount of money, $4 billion of extra costs, for the State of Arizona after our State has already…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, reserving the right to object, obviously we just received the papers yesterday and the indication about 30 minutes ago that this request would be made. It is Friday. Members aren't here. The leader is obviously not here, as…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, I am going to speak in more detail later, following up on comments that my colleague from Arizona, Senator McCain, has made. He has rightly pointed out that the Governor of the State of Arizona and our legislative leaders…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, I wish to go back to the subject my colleague, Senator McCain, was discussing earlier today. He had printed in the Congressional Record a letter sent by the Governor of the State of Arizona to the Speaker and to the majority…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, I appreciate my colleague bringing that to light. The answer, of course, is absolutely yes. I think at last count there were some 38 States that had expressed either through their attorneys general, Governor, or State…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, I am going to be speaking on the legislation pending before us. Perhaps Senator Dorgan would like to lock in speaking time after I am done?

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. President, I say to my colleague, Mr. Fine, a leader of one of the very large health systems in the State of Arizona, had been, I would say, very forward leaning, maybe even supportive of the health care reforms that had been proposed…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 18, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Bennett). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 41, nays 56, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-18
Mar 18, 2010

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Bennett). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 56, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-18
Mar 18, 2010

Yes. Madam President, my colleague is exactly correct, and the math is correct as well. It is very disappointing to me because most of the doctors with whom I have spoken are very afraid of this legislation. They are afraid of what it will…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-18

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