May 8, 2012
Mr. President, what is the pending order of business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in divided time until 7 p.m.
Richard Durbin
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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.
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May 8, 2012
Is it in morning business or are we on an issue? The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are on the motion to proceed.
May 7, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the nominations of John Lee and Jay Tharp to serve on the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. I have listened carefully to the statement made by the ranking Republican on…
Apr 26, 2012
According to a recent survey, 24 people every minute become victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. That means that just in the time it takes me to finish this statement, dozens will…
Apr 25, 2012
I announce that the Senator from California (Ms. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 43, nays 53, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
Apr 25, 2012
They identified those who were offering these private student loans. The major players in the private nongovernment-backed student loan market: SLM let me translate--formerly known as Sallie Mae, Discover Financial Services, Wells Fargo…
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2012, at 10 a.m. in SH 216. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Apr 25, 2012
Madam President, next month students all over the United States will begin graduating from college. There is a lot of pride in that experience. Family and friends will gather and celebrate. These young graduates are going to be filled with…
Apr 25, 2012
I announce that the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Conrad) is necessarily absent.
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