Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, I want to take a moment to thank a friend of mine who is leaving public service soon after more than four decades of service in Winnebago County, IL. Doug Aurand won his first political race in 1970 when he was elected…
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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Jul 22, 2011
In her statement, Sister Campbell quotes the prophet Joel, who spoke of our sons and daughters as prophets. Sister Campbell said: Our sons and daughters are prophesying to us. They are telling us of a way that our nation should go in order…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, it was 10 years ago that my office in Chicago, IL, was contacted by a young woman. Theresa Lee, who is Korean by birth, had been part of something known as the Merit Music Program in Chicago. It is an amazing program. A lady…
Jul 22, 2011
I announce that the Senator from New York (Mrs. Gillibrand) and the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) are necessarily absent.
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 25; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. President, the first rollcall vote next week will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of the nomination of Paul A. Engelmayer to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York. ____________________
Jul 20, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Economic Policy be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Access to Capital: Fostering Job Creation…
Jul 20, 2011
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 July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Federal Regulation…
Jul 20, 2011
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 July 20, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Jul 20, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…
Jul 20, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building, to…
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