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Debbie Ann Stabenow is a United States Senator from Michigan, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various issues including healthcare, agriculture, and women's rights. Throughout her tenure, Stabenow has focused on policies aimed at improving access to healthcare, supporting farmers, and promoting gender equality in the workplace. She has also played a significant role in discussions surrounding food security and education.
I strongly commend Senator Feinstein and strongly support the amendment. It is my understanding we do have those who have asked for a rollcall vote on this amendment. I yield to my ranking member. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…
it is my understanding that we can proceed with a voice vote on this amendment. The amendment (No. 2199) was agreed to.
I rise to oppose this amendment. I appreciate the interest and concern of the Senator from Tennessee. Let me just say that this amendment would cut off access for farmers and small businesses that are looking to develop wind energy…
I wish to take a moment--the ranking member has yielded some time to me--to thank Senator Feinstein. This is an excellent amendment. She has done a tremendous amount of work on it. I urge a ``yes'' vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is…
I support this amendment and yield the remainder of our time. It is my understanding we can proceed with a voice vote on this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to amendment No…
let me add my strong support for the amendment. We have reformed this title on rural development. We have eliminated 16 different authorizations, tightened it up. The amendment stays within our parameters of $23 billion in deficit…
it is my understanding we are ready with the amendment of Senator Snowe. I ask she be the next amendment in order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Maine.
unfortunately, I would urge my colleagues to vote no on this amendment. It cuts in half funding for a program that helps food entrepreneurs--small businesses and farmers who want to create new kinds of products and to commercialize them…
I ask unanimous consent that we have 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to the vote on the first Akaka amendment, No. 2440. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Hawaii.
if I may take a moment to thank Senator Bingaman and Senator Hutchison. Both New Mexico and Texas have strong and passionate advocates. They are lucky to have them, and we are looking forward to working with them to make sure the issues…
on behalf of the ranking member and myself, I yield back all time, and we both agree to a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2262) was agreed…
we yield back all time. I understand we can proceed with a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2187) was agreed to.
I rise to oppose this amendment. The FDA loan guarantees are critical to our farmers, our rural small businesses, and community banks in small towns across the country. The loan guarantee programs help support commercial and farm credit…
I ask unanimous consent that we proceed with a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2440) was agreed to. The Senator from Hawaii. Amendment No…
if I might take a moment, I believe we want to first dispose of the Akaka amendment No. 2440. Our ranking member has indicated no opposition, so at this point I would ask that we proceed, unless there is a reason not to do so. On behalf of…
I ask for the yeas and nays on the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
I strongly urge a ``no'' vote. We actually rejected this amendment last fall. I ask that we do it again. It is true that food assistance has gone up as the economy has had a rough time. As unemployment goes up, food costs go up…
I strongly oppose this amendment. We are talking about improvements in managing errors, reducing errors in the nutrition program. The amendment of the Senator would eliminate the error-reduction bonuses that go to State governments. We…
I believe a voice vote is OK. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2243) was agreed to. Amendment No. 2172
I would urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. The good news is, the people who were mentioned will no longer be able to get farm subsidies under this bill because of the reforms we have already put in place. We have already lowered the…
I yield the remainder of the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time having expired, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2321) was agreed to. Amendment No. 2276 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South…
I would ask the Presiding Officer if there is any time remaining in the debate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. All debate time has expired.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called…
I ask for a record rollcall. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
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