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Gary Peters

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Gary Charles Peters is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters previously represented Michigan's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2015. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education reform. Peters has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation in Congress, emphasizing the need for compromise among lawmakers to address pressing national issues.

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Dec 8, 2021

I introduced the Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act, bipartisan legislation that would require DOD to publicly disclose the results of any PFAS testing.

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Dec 8, 2021

The Department of Defense must do more to work collaboratively with communities and State and local stakeholders who have suffered from PFAS contamination over the years.

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Dec 8, 2021

In Michigan, I have seen firsthand how PFAS contamination can cause serious harm to our communities.

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Dec 7, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to make the same request with respect to Executive Calendar No. 511, Susan Grundmann, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July…

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Dec 7, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to make the same request with respect to Executive Calendar No. 557, Donald Walker Tunnage, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia…

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Dec 7, 2021

it is my understanding that the next two nominees that I will bring forward have been cleared, and I would certainly urge my colleagues to support their confirmation. The first is Michael Kubayanda, nominated to serve a second term on the…

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Dec 7, 2021

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan. ____________________

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Dec 7, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to make the same request with respect to Executive Calendar No. 410, Sean C. Staples, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for…

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Dec 7, 2021

I rise today to urge my colleagues to confirm several highly qualified nominees who are waiting to get to work in critical roles across the government. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nomination…

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Dec 7, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to make the same request with respect to Executive Calendar No. 406, Kenia Seoane Lopez, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia…

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Dec 7, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to make the same request with respect to Executive Calendar No. 556, Ebony M. Scott, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for…

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Dec 6, 2021

our supply chains can be very efficient, but they are not resilient

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Dec 6, 2021

small businesses and families throughout Michigan, as well as all across the country, are experiencing higher prices and major delays

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Dec 6, 2021

these shortages and disruptions pose not only a threat to our National Security, but also have devastating impacts on Michiganders

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Dec 2, 2021

there are no words that can capture the terror and the tragedy of the horrific events that unfolded at Oxford High School on Tuesday afternoon. In a matter of minutes, a routine school day was twisted into scenes of chaos, shattering the…

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Nov 29, 2021

As we are writing legislation and thinking of policy, I think it is always really good to think about how you measure success.

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Nov 18, 2021

in an ideal world we would not need a vaccine mandate. In the ideal world the vast majority of people who can get vaccinated would heed the advice of scientists and of public health officials and take the very simple step to get vaccinated…

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Nov 4, 2021

Objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan. Objection is heard.

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Nov 4, 2021

I reserve the right to object. This bill would be a step backwards in our country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Across this country, we have seen over 45 million cases of COVID-19 and almost 750,000 deaths. Communities--and…

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Nov 4, 2021

I rise in support of the nomination of Robert L. Santos to be the Director of the Census Bureau. Mr. Santos is uniquely qualified to lead the Census Bureau as it carries out its important work serving as the leading source of quality data…

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Nov 2, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 501, Maj. Gen. John D. Caine, to be Lieutenant General, and that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening…

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Nov 2, 2021

for the information of Senators, there will be two rollcall votes at 11 a.m., 1 rollcall vote at 2:15 p.m., and at least two rollcall votes at 5:15 p.m. ____________________

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Nov 2, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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Nov 2, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the…

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Nov 2, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 410 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

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