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Daniel K. Inouye was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a U.S. Senator from 1963 until his death in 2012. He was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Congress and was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. Inouye played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas related to civil rights, healthcare, and military affairs. He was known for his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for Hawaii's interests on a national level.
Mr. President, I understand the importance of this matter to the Senators from Montana, and indeed all Americans. As long as the Secretary complies with the authorizing statutes, then I concur that conservation measures at Glacier-Waterton…
Mr. President, this amendment is based on the absurd premise that the unemployment insurance benefits piece alone must be paid for, lest we contribute to the deficit. Never mind that this entire package contributes $858 billion to the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the following statement in explanation of the Inouye amendment to the House amendment to the bill H.R. 3082, the Continuing Appropriations Act. There being no objection…
Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the need to transition the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse--APRN--programs at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences--USUHS--to the Doctorate of Nursing Practice. It was my hope…
Mr. President, I rise this evening to speak against the Coburn amendment which imposes a moratorium on congressional initiatives for the next 3 years. Mr. President, our Founding Fathers bestowed upon the Congress the authority to ensure…
Mr. President, the amendment offered today by Senator Johanns proposes to rescind unobligated balances of appropriated funds that are designated for specific purposes in various appropriations bills previously enacted by Congress. The…
Mr. President, I am pleased that through the leadership of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions--HELP--Committee, S. 510--the Food and Drug Administration--FDA--Food Safety Modernization Act--Food Safety Act--will be taken up on the…
Mr. President, a cursory review of the record will indicate that the Appropriations Committee has 12 subcommittees. Eleven of these subcommittees have reported their bills to the full committee, and they have all passed. They are on the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time expended during the quorum call be equally divided on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator withhold his suggestion for a quorum call.
Mr. President, I ask that the time be divided equally between both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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