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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.
I thank the Senator from Vermont and those who are gathered this evening. This was such an important day. Some in this Chamber may have heard some cheering in the hall. I believe that signifies that the House of Representatives has finally…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 4938, an act to provide for a 30-day extension of the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program which was received from the House and is at…
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Department of Justice Global Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2010. This legislation will make it easier and less costly for local, state, tribal and federal agencies to share public safety…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table and that any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the majority leader be authorized to sign any duly enrolled bills and joint resolutions through Friday, March 26, 2010. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, I have spoken with Senator Coburn, and he and I reached an agreement about which I will propound a unanimous consent request. I ask unanimous consent that the time between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. be evenly divided between…
I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), and the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Rockefeller) are necessarily absent.
Mr. President, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have confused some statements made by the President and made by me regarding whether the new health law will cause premiums to go down. The President has spoken forcefully about…
Then at 9:30 p.m., there may be some procedural issues unrelated to the substantive issue which we will be discussing between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., but that has to be worked out between both sides. To initiate the debate on this side, I…
I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Boxer), the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Byrd), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Dorgan), the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), and the…
Mr. President, the reconciliation bill on the floor today realizes a dream of my friend and mentor, former Senator Paul Simon-- consolidation of the Federal student loan program entirely into direct loans. The very first Federal student…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
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