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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.
There would be none. And if I am not mistaken as well, he has said on the floor this has no direct impact on asthma and pulmonary disease, even producing a chart to that effect. I wish to ask the Senator from California--because I visited…
Mr. President, I have great respect for my colleague who just spoke but disagree with him, and I urge my colleagues to take a careful look at the Rand Paul resolution of disapproval when it comes to this issue of air pollution. I would…
First, I wish to thank the Senator for her leadership on this issue, and I wish to direct a question through the Chair. I noticed earlier that Senator Paul, who is asking for us to basically eliminate the standard of protection when it…
I directed the question to the Senator from California. I don't know what the timeframe is, but I am happy to have her response.
I wish to ask another question through the Chair of the Senator from California. Two weeks ago, I went to the University of Illinois Children's Hospital. A woman came there who had been suffering from asthma her entire life and talked to…
I am glad the Senator entered it in the Record. If the Senator will yield for one more question.
It seems to me that the Republican argument from Senator Paul comes along two lines. First, air pollution doesn't hurt, so don't be worried if there is more of it. And what we have is medical evidence and testimony from the experts he is…
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mrs. Hagan) and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye) are necessarily absent.
I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Nelson) are necessarily absent.
I thank my colleague, Senator Enzi. I want to give fair warning to all who are witnessing the debate that bipartisanship is about to break out on the floor of the Senate, and you can witness it. We have a bipartisan effort led by Senator…
I wish to go on the record on behalf of myself and, I am sure Senator Enzi, in saying that Senator Alexander doesn't give himself enough credit. He has been an integral part of putting together this bipartisan bill. We wouldn't be here…
Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for 70 minutes, with the Republicans controlling the first 40 minutes and the majority controlling the final 30 minutes. Following morning business, the…
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