Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I ask that the time be divided equally between both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Daniel Inouye
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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.
Congressional Record · 2010-09-29
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, today is September 29, which means that fiscal year 2010 will come to an end tomorrow at midnight. We should all keep that in mind because in order to avoid a government shutdown, the Senate must act now to send this…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I wish the Record to show that I concur fully with my colleague and that I will do my absolute best to see that his views are carried out. ____________________
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, if I may again repeat, in June of this year, 9 of the 11 subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee passed their bills in the full committee and reported to the desk. They are all at the desk. But somebody held it up, and…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Cardin, chairman of the subcommittee that has jurisdiction over this measure, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mr. LeMIEUX. If I may, that is unfortunate. It is unfortunate because…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I am concerned about the problem in Florida. I am well aware there may be some consternation. But I must once again remind the Senate that we are now considering the continuing resolution as a result of a bipartisan…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to speak against the Thune amendment. There are a number of reasons the Thune amendment is a bad idea. A 5-percent cut across the board may seem reasonable, small, and not a big cut. But it is a devastating cut when…
Sep 29, 2010
I will. I did not see the Senator from Oklahoma. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma is recognized.
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, the Appropriations Committee worked in a bipartisan fashion on this bill. It was crafted with a very narrow focus and the expectation that it will last only 2 months. As we all know, the short-term CR is not efficient, but…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the need for a health care professional skilled in caring for the specific needs of a growing elderly population. In the next 30 years we will see a unique change in population demographics in this…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to laud the life and work of the Honorable Ted Stevens, Senator from Alaska. Ted was a fellow World War II veteran and my partner in the Senate who fought hard on behalf of Alaska and this great Nation. When it came…
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