Feb 3, 2011
Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan. When Ronald Reagan was born, his father Jack looked at his new son and exclaimed, ``He looks like a fat little Dutchman but who knows, he might grow up to be…
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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Feb 2, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Lieberman) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays…
Feb 2, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Lieberman) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and…
Feb 2, 2011
I announce that the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Lieberman) and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…
Feb 2, 2011
Madam President, I can't say with any certainty anything about the critics of the government's affordable health care plan, except one thing: Each of the critics on the Republican side of the aisle of what they call government-administered…
Feb 2, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Coti-Lynne Haia, a fellow on Senator Inouye's staff, be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of the Senate's consideration S. 233, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and…
Feb 1, 2011
Mr. President, I wish to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, an artist, writer, and cofounder of the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, IL. Although she was born in Louisiana, Dr. Burroughs moved to…
Feb 1, 2011
Madam President, it is interesting that we face one of the toughest economic recessions in modern history and a world in turmoil, as many countries are challenging their leadership and assessing the future, and the focal point of the…
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, I see others standing. I will be brief and just say a few words in support of the so-called talking filibuster. In the world of the most arcane things that people can concentrate on, this book would be on the top 10…
Jan 27, 2011
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye), and the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) are necessarily absent. I further announce that, if present and voting, the Senator from…
Jan 27, 2011
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye) are necessarily absent.
Jan 27, 2011
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein), and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye) are necessarily absent.
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