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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.

May 27, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this sequence be limited to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is this objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is on agreeing to the Collins…

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

Mr. President, on May 7, Secretary Shinseki sent a letter informing me that the Department underestimated the number of eligible Filipino veterans, especially those who have become U.S. citizens, in calculating the amount needed for this…

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

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the previous order be modified to provide that amendments Nos. 4184, as modified, and 4213 as modified not be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the…

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

Madam President, I have been advised by the Senator from Oklahoma that we have had enough debate. Therefore, I move to table amendment No. 4232 and ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-27
May 26, 2010

We have looked into that, and I can assure my colleague that all the statements I have made have been verified. Further, it would eliminate childcare subsidies for 35,000 low-income children and their working families who depend on…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 26, 2010

Madam President, I thank and commend my friend for his presentation. He is one of the hardest working subcommittee chairmen of the Appropriations Committee. If I may, I wish to be a bit personal. As some of my colleagues are aware, I did…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 26, 2010

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. LeMIEUX. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 26, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 4232 and 4231

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 26, 2010

I would say to my friend from Vermont that is correct, we intend those vetting procedures to apply to these funds. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 26, 2010

Madam President, the Senator from Oklahoma has proposed two amendments, both of which are designed to offset the cost of the supplemental bill before us. He argues that the Nation needs to find ways to use existing funds to meet these…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-26
May 25, 2010

Mr. President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sessions amendment is the pending question on the Supplemental Appropriations Act. The Senator from Hawaii.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-25

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