May 26, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the imposition of fines and…
Susan Collins
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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.
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May 26, 2010
Madam President, I feel honored that I was on the floor and able to hear the chairman of the Appropriations Committee reflect on his own service and also compare the differences between World War II and the experience of our soldiers, our…
May 25, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4218
May 25, 2010
Mr. President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pending amendment is 4175 offered by the Senator from New Jersey.
May 25, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Hawaii.
May 25, 2010
Mr. President, I am not going to call up my amendment at this time because I understand there is an objection on the other side. But I am going to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss my amendment, which is No. 4218. This is an…
May 24, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to submit legislation with my colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Casey, to designate the month of May 2010 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. An estimated 612,000 Americans have been diagnosed and are…
May 19, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of an amendment that Appropriations Committee Chairman Inouye, Vice Chairman Cochran, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations subcommittee Chairman Durbin and I filed to the…
May 13, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to speak on the amendment that Senator Murray and I have been working on together that would expand the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in S. 3217 to include as nonvoting members a State…
May 13, 2010
Mr. President, I also wish to speak briefly on my amendment, No. 3879, which would help raise capital and risk standards for banks, bank holding companies, and nonbank financial institutions. It is not my intent that this amendment affect…
May 12, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and call up amendment No. 3879, which is pending at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative…
May 12, 2010
I ask unanimous consent the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To mandate minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements for…
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