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Joseph Lieberman is an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. Initially a member of the Democratic Party, he gained national prominence as the party's nominee for Vice President in the 2000 election alongside Al Gore. After losing the election, Lieberman continued to serve in the Senate, where he became known for his centrist views and willingness to cross party lines, particularly on issues such as national security and energy policy.
I support the amendment. The underlying bill requires the Postal Service to send us a detailed plan for attaining long-term financial solvency. This amendment would add several factors to the list of items that should be considered in the…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the substitute amendment, as…
I thank my friend from Maryland for moving expeditiously. I hope it will continue. Next is Senator Paul's amendment No. 2028. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky. Amendment No. 2028
next on the list is Senator Paul's amendment No. 2026. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky.
next on the list is Senator Schumer's amendment No. 2050. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York is recognized.
next on the list is Senator Cardin's amendment No. 2040, which I understand he will withdraw. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.
next on our list--we are moving well; I thank my colleagues--is Senator Casey's amendment No. 2042. Amendment No. 2042
I move for reconsideration and ask that motion be laid on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
We will now go to Senator Rockefeller's amendment No. 2073. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia is recognized.
I move to reconsider the vote and lay that motion upon the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to.
I support the amendment on executive compensation. I believe it addresses this matter in a manner that President Bush 41 might have called prudent. I urge it be adopted by a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate…
I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 2066
colleagues, we have completed all the amendments on the bill and we are ready to vote on final passage. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
with the passage today of S. 1789, we have given the United States Postal Service--created more than two centuries ago in the age of inkwells and quill pens--the tools to thrive in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Overall, about 8…
on behalf of Senator Warner, I ask unanimous consent to call up the Warner amendment No. 2071, with a modification that is at the desk, and I ask that it to be considered in the original order of the previous agreement. The PRESIDING…
respectfully to my dear friend from West Virginia, I am going to oppose this amendment, and let me put it in this context. The U.S. Postal Service is in trouble. It is losing about $23 million or $24 million on the average every day, more…
I move for reconsideration and ask the motion be placed on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 2032
the next amendment is Senator Paul's amendment No. 2039. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kentucky.
I thank my friend from Delaware. Amendment No. 2029, as Modified Mr. President, we go now to Senator Paul's amendment No. 2029.
I thank my friend from Montana for his amendment. He explained it well and I urge its adoption by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2032) was agreed to.
I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2073, as Modified
I urge the adoption of the amendment by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2050) was agreed to.
I thank my friend from Arkansas. This is a good amendment, and I support it wholeheartedly and move its adoption by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2036) was agreed to.
The excitement builds now as we move to the last amendment. Senator Tester has amendment No. 2032. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana is recognized.
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