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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.

Jun 22, 2010

So I can assure you that if we are to maintain this strong military posture, we will have to look into military families.

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Jun 22, 2010

I can assure that this subcommittee is well aware of the shortage of nurse anesthetists.

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Jun 9, 2010

Mr. President, this will be the fourth time this year the Senate will be voting on an amendment offered by the Senator from Alabama which seeks to constrain discretionary spending. Each one of the amendments has been similar. This is the…

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May 27, 2010

Mr. President, 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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the title amendment is agreed to. Under the previous order…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Pursuant to the order, I call up the managers' package, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the managers' package is considered and agreed to and the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Mr. President, the Senator from Rhode Island is correct about the intent of the funding provided here. As the Senator knows, the Appropriations Committee's capacity to provide additional funding for disaster recovery is constrained by the…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Tennessee for his comments, and we will continue to work with him and the Senator from Rhode Island to help address the needs of their States.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. Who yields time? The Senator from North Carolina. Amendment No. 4273

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May 27, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up my amendment No. 4299. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. Inouye] proposes an amendment numbered…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Madam President, the Senator from Oklahoma feels we have had enough debate, so we will not debate this further. I move to table amendment No. 4231, as modified. I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 27, 2010

Madam President, it was not my intention to rise, but after listening to the remarks of the Senator from North Carolina, I felt it obligatory that I say something to clarify the record. I think it is well that we review a bit of the…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27

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