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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.
We are in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic and recession. The legislation before us must focus on families trying to put food on the table and struggling small businesses, not ensuring well-connected government contractors get rich…
we need to have a secure border with a strategic mix of personnel, technology, and barriers, and the Biden administration has initiated a comprehensive review of southern border security. But this amendment would force the last…
Well, it was -- it was a wonderful discussion. It was great to be there with President Biden, the Vice President Harris to talk about how important this COVID relief package is, to get this country back on its feet. To get through this…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. When Congress passed the emergency COVID bill in December, we knew more resources would be needed to fight the virus and provide additional relief for many Americans who have been devastated financially…
We have over 120 economists from all sorts of persuasions that are saying it`s time to be bold. We can`t -- we can`t possibly get through this pandemic if we don`t take significant action going forward, and that`s what the president is…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Smith). Without objection, it is so ordered. S. Con. Res. 5
I rise today in support of the budget resolution and the American rescue plan proposed by President Biden. It is, without question, a necessary next step in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Just last month, roughly 100,000…
I ask I unanimous consent to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are…
I rise today in support of Pete Buttigieg's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation. Whether it is rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, maintaining our leadership in the global mobility race, or improving pipeline…
I rise in support of confirming Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for advancing this critical nomination so that we can finally provide the Department of Homeland…
I have 6 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
I rise in support of Alejandro Mayorkas's nomination to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. As recent events have shown, our country is facing dangerous threats to our security and to our national security. Violence and…
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, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Yellen nomination? The yeas and nays were ordered. The…
for over 40 years, inspectors general have acted as independent, nonpartisan watchdogs tasked with preventing and uncovering fraud, waste, and abuse in the Federal Government. Simply put, inspectors general make sure government is doing…
2020 has been a year of immense challenges. We are in the middle of an unprecedented economic and public health crisis. Small businesses have been forced to shutter or are barely staying afloat. Workers are out of jobs through no fault of…
By not speaking out earlier, even though they knew it was wrong, that there was no evidence to support these claims, and that this inflammatory rhetoric is harmful to our democracy, many elected officials gave the president and his…
The president and many of his supporters are, unfortunately, continuing their efforts to undermine the will of the people, disenfranchise voters and sow the seeds of mistrust and discontent to further their partisan desire for power…
It's because when we think about elections that's the pillar, that's the very foundation of our democratic republic. And that it's important for folks to trust what happens in an election, that they're free and fair, that their voice is…
And despite the title of today's hearing, there were no widespread election irregularities that affected the final outcome. These claims are false. And giving them more oxygen is a grave threat to the future of our democracy.
the only way we govern this country is if we come together and accept the results of an election, come together and work and realize there will be another election.
This is incredibly disturbing, to have such a sophisticated breach that impacted so much of the federal government.
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