Oct 19, 2011
We have set aside the motion to recommit offered by the Senator from Utah; however, I wish to rise in opposition to his motion. This is all about budget-speak. It is really hard to follow between budget authority and expenditures, et…
Barbara Mikulski
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Barbara Mikulski served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017, making her the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history. A member of the Democratic Party, she was known for her strong advocacy for women's rights, healthcare, and veterans' issues. Throughout her tenure, Mikulski played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting social programs.
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Oct 18, 2011
Madam President, I oppose the McCain amendment and OMB's recommendation. Trade adjustment assistance is an effective and modest program, and it is only $15.8 million. The average grant is $75,000. From 2006 to 2010, it has helped over 830…
Oct 18, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to oppose a pending amendment, the amendment offered by the Senator from Arizona, Mr. McCain, and that is amendment No. 740. This amendment would eliminate any funding under the Economic Development Administration for…
Oct 18, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to comment on the amendment of the Senator from Texas. I am chair of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, and we fund the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. I will comment on the amendment…
Oct 17, 2011
Mr. President, I am pleased to present to the Senate the fiscal year 2012 bill to fund CJS appropriations; that is, the Department of Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies. I wish to thank Leader Reid and Minority Leader…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Save Our Postal Worker Jobs Act. Even with advances in technology, America relies on the Postal Service for everything from notes to family back home, birthday cards, medicine, tax returns and…
Sep 8, 2011
Madam President, I rise in opposition to the amendment to the America Invents Act offered by the Senator from Oklahoma. I, along with my fellow members of the Appropriations Committee, share the Senator from Oklahoma's goal of ensuring…
Sep 7, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Senator Mark Hatfield. He was a true giant, a man who placed principle above politics--doing what he felt was right for the people of Oregon and the Nation. Senator Hatfield's…
Aug 2, 2011
Mr. President, through serious negotiation, leaders from both parties and the President have reached a bipartisan solution that will lift our debt ceiling and prevent a downgrade of our credit. Make no mistake, this agreement is stark and…
Jul 30, 2011
Madam President, I rise to speak on the Reid amendment. First of all, I am sorry we are engaged in a filibuster. We are using parliamentary procedure in a way that only delays us taking votes. We are days away from default. We are days…
Jul 27, 2011
Madam President, how much time am I allowed? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Ten minutes.
Jul 27, 2011
Madam President, I come to the floor today with a great sense of urgency. We are less than 1 week away from reaching our debt limit. If we fail and we falter, the United States of America will be irrevocably fractured. We aren't at an…
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