Jun 8, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the distinguished Senator from Alaska, Ms. Murkowski, be allowed to follow the Senator from Vermont. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Veterans First Act
Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
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Jun 7, 2016
I rise for a few minutes to compliment Chairman Alexander and Senator Johnson for their resolution of disapproval on the overtime rule. When I came into the Chamber, Lamar Alexander was making his speech, followed by Senator Johnson. I…
May 26, 2016
as chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I proudly wish to recognize the 1 percent of Americans who serve today in the Armed Forces of the United States. This past weekend, on Armed Forces Day, I had the honor of…
May 25, 2016
as chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I thank Senator Casey of Pennsylvania for giving me a couple of minutes to come to the floor of the Senate to pay tribute, preceding Memorial Day, to those men and women--less than 1…
May 24, 2016
H.J. Res. 88 is exactly the same as the resolution of disapproval I introduced in the Senate, but it has already passed the House. So today if we could take a vote and pass it, we could send it to the President, hopefully, for his…
May 24, 2016
I move to proceed to H.J. Res. 88. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 460, H.J. Res. 88, a joint resolution disapproving the…
May 24, 2016
I want to read one paragraph from the letter because it says better than anything I could say what is wrong with the fiduciary rule that is proposed by the Department of Labor. First, the final rule makes it harder to provide retirement…
May 23, 2016
it enhances Choice access for veterans to get provider agreements and things like that for care in the community, but it in no way moves toward the VA going out of business and privatizing the VA.
May 23, 2016
There is no Member of our Committee that I know of who has made a statement one way or another that it is in any way possible for anybody to believe that we are for privatizing the VA, first and foremost.
May 23, 2016
The objective that we set out to achieve here is for most appeals to be resolved within a year or less.
May 23, 2016
We must reform the appeals process. We have to improve VA's programs for providing care in the community...
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